13 Meat Brine

Ingredients

• 1 gallon of water (4 liters)
• 4 ounces salt (125 grams)
• 3 ounces sugar (90 grams)
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 cloves
• 1 tablespoon peppercorns

Steps

1. Combine water, salt, and sugar in a stock pot.
2. Make a sachet with the herbs and spices. Combine with water mixture.
3. Bring to a boil, while whisking.
4. Pour into a shallow pan to cool. Remove sachet.