Basic Brine

Ingredients

• 16 C water
• 150 g cup kosher salt
• 135 g white sugar
• 2 heads garlic, crushed and chopped
• 4 g dried sage
• 5 g dried basil
• 1 tbs whole black peppercorns
• 1 large bay leaf

Directions

1. Make Brine: Bring water to a boil and add all ingredients, stirring until sugar and salt are fully dissolved.
2. Cool: Remove from heat and let cool 2 hours before using.
3. Brine: Submerge poultry and refrigerate - 8-12 hours for chicken, 12-24 hours for turkey.

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