Basic Brine for Smoking Meat

This chicken brine recipe for smoking is a simple, foolproof 3-ingredient brine for tenderizing meat and fish and adding delicious, savory flavor.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 0.25 cup packed brown sugar
• 0.25 cup kosher salt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine water, brown sugar, and salt in a medium bowl; whisk vigorously until sugar and salt dissolve.

Step 2

Gather all ingredients.