brine chicken

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I was wondering if anyone knew how to make brine chicken? I have heard it is wonderful and do not know how to make it. Need to make it tomorrow so reply soon if you know. Thanks! Kay in Georgia

GaDawg

kay thompson,
A standard brine is 1 cup of salt, 1 cup of sugar and
1 gallon of water. I like the split breasts with rib meat
(skin on). I brine mine overnight. You can throw whatever
else you want in the brine for flavor.
Chuck

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kay thompson,[p]I usually use a basic brine of 1/4 cup plus 2 T of Mortons Kosher salt to 1 quart water... sometimes I add a few cloves of crushed garlic as well... soak chicken in brine for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours... rinse off chicken, pat dry (or it will be too salty)... if you have not yet already done so... butterfly (also called spatchcock) the thing... [p]Now you can put the bird back in the fridge uncovered for a while to dry out the skin (this is optional) and supposedly helps form a crispier skin.[p]Lightly rub chicken down with oil and then favorite rub.... cook @ 350 on a raised grid for about 1 hour to 90 minutes (until breast meat registers 165)... if you want crispy skin for the first 15 minutes put the skin side down.[p]Best damn chicken. Brining does make a juicier bird although the egg keeps bird juicy un-brined as well... but overall I think the meat tastes better..[p]You could add other flavorings to the brine but I prefer simple... and then add other flavors via rubs / glazes / sauces when desired.[p]Oh and about the salt.... since all salt is not created equal
for 1 quart of water use either
1/4 cup of table salt OR
1/4 cup plus 1T Diamond Kosher salt OR
1/4 cup plus 2T Mortons Kosher salt[p]Good eatin, [p]B [p]

BucsFanJim

kay thompson,
One key is to not brine it too long. As Nardi mentioned above...maybe 2 hours tops. My first brine for chicken went for 4 hours and was way too salty. [p]Turkey on the other hand can stand a longer brine. I do those over night and they come out great.

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kay thompson,
Try the link below. I always brine chicken and pork chops.[p]Regards,
Chuck Lane
[ul][li]BBQ Lodge Brine[/ul]