Brine for Chicken

By KDHarmon

Ingredients

• Base Brine:
• 1 quart buttermilk
• 4 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• Curry Brine:
• 4 tsp curry powder
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp ground turmeric
• Chipotle Brine:
• 2 Tbl adobo sauce
• Louisiana-Style Brine:
• 2 Tbl smoked paprika
• 2 Tbl Tabasco
• 2 tsp celery seeds
• Lemon-Dill Brine:
• 2 thinly sliced lemons
• 4 finely grated garlic cloves
• 2 C chopped, fresh dill

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all in resealable plastic bag. Brine chicken for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Makes 1 quart (enough for 3-4 lbs of chicken.)