Making Brine?

[mtnhomechick]

I am going to dispatch some of my new meat birds. Anyone know how to make brine and how long to brine the meat.

Thanks,

Mary

 

[alagary]

Found this , Alton knows his stuff !
http://www.virtualweberbullet.com/brining.html

 

[farmerlor]

The Alton link will give you the salt to water ratio and anything else you want to do to give the meat some flavor is always nice. I like a brine with vegetable broth, some rosemary and a little molasses. Some people add a little cider vinegar, plain vinegar or wine to help tenderize the meat. The important thing is the salt and drying the meat after the brining.