This is Dave's favorite brine for Thanksgiving turkey. It can be used on any kind of poultry and pork. It gives a sweet, maple flavor to meats.
Ingredients
- 4 quartss water , divided
- 2 cups dark brown sugar
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 0.75 cups sea salt
- 8 cloves whole garlic cloves , peeled
- 6 bays leaves
- 3 large fresh thyme sprigs
- 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
- 1 cup sour mash whiskey
Instructions
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Place 2 quarts of water in a large pot over medium heat, and stir in brown sugar, soy sauce, maple syrup, sea salt, garlic cloves, bay leaves, thyme sprigs, peppercorns, and whiskey. Stir to dissolve brown sugar and salt; bring to a boil. Remove from heat, and stir in remaining 2 quarts of water. Allow brine to cool completely before using.
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