Trying this, so we'll see! I'm taking my first shot at chicken. I read around about the art of brining in general and decided I'm going to go for my own take here. So here is what I'm starting with:
1 5lb chicken for two
First step:
1 1/2 gallons water/ice
1 1/2 cups salt
1 1/4 cups brown sugar
2 TBS lemon zest
2 TBS coarse cracked pepper
A few sprigs of fresh rosemary, thyme, and a tad of marjoram
Had to add ice in because my fridge isn't super cold and I want to make sure I keep it under 40*
This will sit covered in the fridge over night and I'll update tomorrow
I put a pack of ice in a small plastic bag on top to weigh it down until it stays under
1 5lb chicken for two
First step:
1 1/2 gallons water/ice
1 1/2 cups salt
1 1/4 cups brown sugar
2 TBS lemon zest
2 TBS coarse cracked pepper
A few sprigs of fresh rosemary, thyme, and a tad of marjoram
Had to add ice in because my fridge isn't super cold and I want to make sure I keep it under 40*
This will sit covered in the fridge over night and I'll update tomorrow
I put a pack of ice in a small plastic bag on top to weigh it down until it stays under
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