Brine for Smoked Chicken
Citrus and soy based brine for smoked chicken.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup kosher salt
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 3 quarts of water
Method
Combine salt, brown sugar, soy and 1-2 cups of the water in a small pan. Stir over a low heat until the salt and sugar are dissolved. Allow mixture to cool. Add the cooled mixture to the rest of the water.
Brine chicken in fridge overnight – at least 8 hours.
Rinse and pat dry.
