Chicken Brine

By gilligan1963

Ingredients

• 5 lemons, halved
• 24 bay leaves
• 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley
• 1 bunch thyme
• 1/2 cup clover honey
• 1 head garlic
• 1/4 cup black peppercorns
• 2 cups (10 oz.) kosher salt
• 2 gallons water

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all 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.