Posted by: Pat T 11-14-99 7:04 PM
Brine for Meat or Poultry
8 cloves garlic, mashed
3 quarts water
1/2 cup kosher salt
1/3 cup black peppercorns
1/3 cup sugar
1-1/2 tablespoons dried thyme crumbled
1 teaspoon whole allspice
1/2 bay leaf
Brings all ingredients to a boil and simmer 15 minutes. Cool completely.
Submerge meat in brine and soak for 1-3 days.
Dry meat or poultry well before cooking.