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Brining a 3 1/2-4 # Chicken
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 180 Minutes
Ready In: 185 Minutes
Servings: 6
This is a very nice way to prepare a fowl for baking. It leaves a very moist, delicious result.
Ingredients:
1 gallon cold water
1 cup table salt or 2 cups kosher salt
2 cups sugar
1 (3 1/2-4 lb) roasting chickens
Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients in a large pot (I use a large zip-lock bag).
2. Add the chicken and let soak in the refrigerator for 3 1/2 to 4 hours (or 1 hour per pound).
3. Rinse the chicken or other meat and cook as you usually would. It will be edible, but very salty if this is not done.
4. I have also used this techique for brining pork and beef.
By RecipeOfHealth.com