1. Bring the water, salt, sugar and bay leaves to a boil in a pan and then allow to cool. Place the spice bag ingredients in a circle of cheesecloth, gather the edges together and tie with string. 3.

This Coca-Cola Brine Recipe is one of my favorites to use when I am grilling or smoking meat! I always get the oddest looks ...

4 cups cold water 6 tablespoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt; or 4 1/2 tablespoons Morton’s kosher salt; or 3 tablespoons table salt 2 tablespoons brown or white sugar (optional) Optional additions: ...

There's a simple yet complex reason why turkeys, chicken and even pork or beef taste so moist and delicious at fancy restaurants. It's sometimes called the chef's secret: brine. Many home cooks turn ...