Buttermilk Brine

By KDHarmon

Ingredients

• 1 quart buttermilk
• 4 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Details

Adapted from bonappetit.com

Preparation

Step 1

Combine buttermilk, salt, and pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken and chill at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain before using.

Variations:
Curry
Add 4 teaspoons curry powder, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, and 2 teaspoons ground turmeric.

Chipotle
Add 2 tablespoons adobo sauce from a can of chipotle chiles in adobo.

Louisiana-Style
Add 2 tablespoons smoked paprika, 2 tablespoons Tabasco, and 2 teaspoons celery seeds.

Lemon-Dill
Add 2 thinly sliced lemons, 4 finely grated garlic cloves, and 2 cups chopped fresh dill.

Makes enough for a 3.5-4 pound chicken or 4 pounds of chicken pieces.