Brine for Various Meats

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   In a large bowl, combine the kosher salt, brown sugar, any other spices or aromatics you may like to use, and the garlic clove.

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   Pour the boiling water over this mixture and stir well to dissolve the salt and sugar.

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   Add the ice and stir until melted.

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   Brining times for meats:

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   Shrimp: 30 minutes.

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   Whole chicken: 3 to 12 hours.

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   Chicken parts: 1-1/2 hours.

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   Cornish game hens: 2 hours.

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   Turkey (12 to 14 pounds): 24 hours.

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    Pork chops (1-inch thick): 4 to 6 hours.

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    Pork chops (1-1/4-inch to 1-1/2-inch thick): 5 to 8 hours.

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    Whole pork tenderloin: 6 to 12 hours.

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    Whole pork roast: 2 to 4 days.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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