Chicken Brine

By bunny_2

Ingredients

• 5 lemons
• 12 bay leaves
• 1 bunch (4 ounces)flat-leaf parsley
• 1 bunch (1 ounce) thyme
• 1/2 cup clover honey
• 1 head garlic, halved through the equator
• 1/4 cup black peppercorns
• 2 cups (10 ounces) Diamond Crystal kosher salt
• 2 gallons water
• The key ingredient here is the lemon, which goes wonderfully with chicken, as do the herbs; bay leaf, parsley, and thyme. This amount of brine will be enough for 10 pounds. If using another brand of kosher salt, use exactly 10 ounces.

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all the ingredients in a large pot, cover, and bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring to dissolve the salt. Remove from the heat and cool completely, then chill before using. The brine can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.