Simple Smoked Chicken Brine Recipe
Simple Smoked Chicken Brine Recipe
Since smoking a chicken is a lengthy process, it can dry out a chicken. Using a chicken brine, though, can help lock in moisture while adding additional flavor.
Ingredients
FOR THE BRINE
- 2 gallon water
- 1 whole chicken
- 10 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoon peppercorns
- 2 cup salt
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoon rosemary
- 2 tablespoon thyme
Directions
1
In a large saucepan, combine water, garlic cloves, peppercorns, salt, vinegar, rosemary, and thyme.
2
Mix over low heat until combined and sugar is dissolved.
3
Let cool completely by using ice or placing in refrigerator.
4
Place chicken in brine so that it is completely covered and place in the fridge for four to six hours.
5
Remove chicken from brine and rinse before smoking.
Hot Tip
Be sure to rinse excess brine before use and discard used brine; it has now been in contact with raw meat and is not safe to be used again.
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