Easy instructions to make a simple brine for a whole chicken including how long to brine and what ingredients to use like salt, sugar, pepper and more.
Prep Time: 1 dayday
Total Time: 1 dayday
Servings: 1whole chicken
Ingredients
1cuptable salt
2tbspsugar
1 1/2tspblack peppercorns
1litrehot water
3litrescold water
3bay leaves
1wholechicken
Instructions
Add the salt, sugar and black peppercorns to a large stock pot of 8 quart square plastic food storage container.
Pour in the hot water and stir until the salt and sugar have dissolved.
Pour in the cold water and throw in the bay leaves.
Lower in the chicken and position so it is fully immersed in the water.
Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 12-24 hours.