I decided to experiment with my normal go-to brine and added molasses and garlic. In place of regular sugar I used light brown sugar (what can I say, I like molasses). The family loved this. I think this is going to be my new go-to. This is enough brine for 8 pounds of whole chicken or bone-in chicken pieces and up to 10 pounds of skinless, boneless chicken breasts.
Ingredients
- kosher salt: 0.75 cup
- light brown sugar: 0.75 cup
- garlic: 2 Tbsp (minced)
- ½ teaspoons ground cayenne pepper: 1 piece
- gallon warm water: 1 piece
- molasses: 0.25 cup
- soy sauce: 0.25 cup
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Stages of cooking
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Mix salt, brown sugar, garlic, and cayenne pepper together in a large bowl. Pour in water; stir until dissolved. Mix in molasses and soy sauce. Let stand until brine comes to room temperature, about 50 minutes.
