Poultry Honey Brine Recipe

A marinate for poultry.

• Meal Type: Other
• Ethnicity: American
• Holiday Category: N/A
• Preparation Time: 15-30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 gallon water
• 1 cup kosher (coarse) salt
• 1 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons Tender Quick
• 3 bay leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon pickling spice (your choice)

Directions

1. Bring to boil. Let settle back to room temperature
2. If injecting, inject in breasts, thighs and legs...about 2 ounces in each. Let sit refrigerated for 24 hours.
3. If soaking, submerge entire bird in brine for 48 hours under refrigeration.