Maple and Brown Sugar Brine

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This brine can be used on any kind of poultry and pork. It gives a sweet, maple flavor to meats.

See Also

Clove Pork Brine

Poultry Brine

Pork Tenderloin Brine

Ingredients

• 4 quarts/3.8 liters water
• 2 cups/475 mL dark brown sugar
• 1 cup/240 mL soy sauce
• 1 cup/240 mL maple syrup
• 3/4 cup/180 mL sea salt
• 5-6 whole cloves garlic, peeled
• 6 whole bay leaves
• 3 large sprigs of thyme
• 2 teaspoons/10 mL whole peppercorns

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 90 minutes

• Total Time: 105 minutes
• Yield: Makes about 1 gallon of brine

Preparation

Place 2 quarts/1.9 liters of water and other ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil, dissolving sugar and maple syrup. Remove from heat, add remaining 2 quarts/1.9 liters and allow the brine to cool completely before using.