Hi all,
Haven't been on the forums in a while [sold house, been in an apartment where I can't use my smoker].
I'm looking to smoke a couple of chickens [self-raised, non-injected].
With Susanminor site not working, can anyone provide a recipe for a brine that they like to use on chickens in the Bradley?
Planning to go with apple/mesquite mix of wood, with Jan's rub
Thanks!
Not a brine, but love to melt 2 sticks butter in with Mrs.Dash and inject into the bird then rub some on the outside and cook
Here is a simple and quick brine.
1 gallon cold water
1 cup pickling salt, or non-iodine table salt
1//2 cup sugar
6 large cloves of garlic, crushed
3 bay leaves, crumbled
Add salt and sugar into a large stainless steel or plastic container. Stir until well dissolved. Stir in garlic, and bay leaves. Brine for 2 hours in a refrigerator.
I like using this recipe when I do turkey.
2 3 L. P.C. Apple Cider
3 C. Honey
2 ½ C. Kosher Salt
1 T. Peppercorns
2 Bay Leaves
2 T. Thyme
2 T. Sage
2 T. Rosemary
2 Lg. Onions
Fill to 8 qt. Mark with water.
Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes.
Remove from heat and cool.
Quote from: Habanero Smoker on July 17, 2018, 01:17:56 PM
Here is a simple and quick brine.
1 gallon cold water
1 cup pickling salt, or non-iodine table salt
1//2 cup sugar
6 large cloves of garlic, crushed
3 bay leaves, crumbled
Add salt and sugar into a large stainless steel or plastic container. Stir until well dissolved. Stir in garlic, and bay leaves. Brine for 2 hours in a refrigerator.
This is a good standard brine. I use similar. I also like to add a 1/2 cup of soy sauce.