Brining cuts of beef and pork go way back in my family dinners but I did not start doing birds until the first time I watched it being done by Alton Brown on Good Eats. Strange how somethings are obvious after you have it explained to you by someone else.
Servings:
1
Preparation Time:
60 minutes
Tools
- 5+ qt. pot w/ lid
- measuring cup
- long wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 4 qt. turkey stock
- 2 c. kosher salt
- 1 c. brown sugar
- 1 head garlic, peeled & bruised
- 5 slices candied ginger
- 4 bay leaves
- 1 stick cinnamon
- 2 star anise
- 1 T. pepper corns
- 1 t. whole cloves
- 1/2 t. whole allspice
- 1/2 t. cumin seeds
Cooking Instructions
- Put the stock, salt, and sugar into the pot and stir until the salt and sugar are dissolved.
- Add the rest of the ingredients, cover and bring to a boil.
- Turn down to a simmer and leave partially covered for 30 minutes.
- Cool and store in the refrigerator until needed.