CHICKEN BRINE

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Makes meat very tender and juicy and bursting with flavor!

Provided by fubu30086

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 4h27m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 ½ quarts water
1 (750 milliliter) bottle Sauvignon Blanc (such as Barefoot®)
½ cup sea salt, or to taste
3 ounces ginger, grated
3 sprigs fresh parsley leaves, chopped
3 sprigs fresh thyme leaves, chopped
3 sprigs fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
1 navel orange, zested
2 lemons, zested
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine water, Sauvignon Blanc, and sea salt in a large pot. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until salt is dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in ginger, parsley, thyme, rosemary, orange zest, lemon zest, garlic, and cayenne pepper. Let brine steep, covered, until cool, 4 to 5 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 2652.3 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

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