Zutaten für Mean Chef's Maple Brine
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup maple syrup
- Kosher Salt
- Garlic
- 4 bay leaves
- Fresh Ginger
- Dried Chili Pepper Flakes
- Soy Sauce
- Fresh Thyme
- 8 cups water
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Zubereitung von Mean Chef's Maple Brine
- In a large stockpot, combine maple syrup, brown sugar, salt, peppercorns, bay leaves, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar and salt are completely dissolved.
- Remove from heat and let the brine cool completely. This is crucial to prevent cooking your poultry before you even roast it!
- Once cooled, submerge your turkey or chicken completely in the brine. Ensure the bird is fully immersed. If necessary, use a zip-top bag large enough to hold both the bird and the brine.
- Refrigerate the brined poultry for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight for optimal flavor penetration.
- Remove the poultry from the brine and discard the brine. Pat the bird dry with paper towels before roasting or cooking according to your preferred method.
- Roast or cook your incredibly flavorful and juicy poultry! Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
4554 g
Sugar
2508g
Fat
3g
Carbs
251g
