I created this chicken brine after experimenting for several years. This brine will add a ton of flavor and will ensure the meat stays moist as it’s cooked.
Preparation Details
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 3 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 16
Ingredients
- 16 cups water
- ¾ cup kosher salt
- ⅔ cup white sugar
- ¼ cup dried sage, or to taste
- ¼ cup dried basil, or to taste
- 2 heads garlic, crushed and chopped
- 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
- 1 large bay leaf
Steps
- Bring water, kosher salt, sugar, sage, basil, garlic, peppercorns, and bay leaf to a simmer in a large pot over medium-high heat, about 20 to 30 minutes minutes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until salt and sugar are dissolved completely, about 20 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and cover with a lid. Let brine sit at room temperature for 2 hours to let the dried herbs steep and enhance the flavor of the brine. Refrigerate to finish cooling before using, at least 1 hour.
