How to Cook Maple Brine

This brine can be used on any kind of poultry and pork. It gives a sweet, maple flavor to meats.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Yield: Makes about 1 gallon of brine

Ingredients:

• 4 quarts water
• 2 cups dark brown sugar
• 1 cup soy sauce
• 1 cup maple syrup
• 3/4 cup sea salt
• 8-10 whole cloves garlic, peeled
• 6-8 whole bay leaves
• 3 large sprigs of thyme
• 2 teaspoons whole peppercorns

Preparation:

Place 2 quarts of water and other ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil, dissolving sugar and maple syrup. Remove from heat, add remaining 2 quarts and allow brine to cool completely before using.