Brine for Roasted Chicken

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great for turkey also. I use it every time I roast turkey.

24 hours Prep: 15 minutes

37 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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Ingredients

3	each	lemons	cut in half
1	cup	kosher salt
3/4	cup	brown sugar
1/3	cup	garlic	crushed
3	each	bay leaves
1/4	cup	black peppercorns	whole
5	each	jalapeno peppers	split and seeded
1	tablespoon	basil	dried
1	tablespoon	oregano	dried
1	tablespoon	thyme	dried
1	gallon	water	cold

Directions

Place all ingredients together in container big enough to hold whole chicken and mix well.

Rinse whole roasting chicken, be sure to remove giblets and any loose parts from cavity.

Submerge in brine for 18 to 24 hours, refrigerated.

Roast according to usual method.

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great for turkey also. I use it every time I roast turkey.
over 6 years ago by grampy

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 149g

Amount per Serving

Calories 37 8% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.0g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 28297mg	1179%
Total Carbohydrate 10.0g	3%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	9%
Sugars 2.0g
Protein 2.0g	3%

Vitamin A	3%		Vitamin C	63%
Calcium	7%		Iron	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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