Brown Sugar Chicken Brine

Brown sugar, garlic, soy sauce, and molasses add sweet and savory notes to this quick and easy recipe for a make-ahead chicken brine.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 58 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 gallon warm water
• 0.25 cup molasses
• 0.25 cup soy sauce
• 0.75 cup kosher salt
• 0.75 cup light brown sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix salt, brown sugar, garlic, and cayenne pepper together in a large bowl. Pour in water; stir until dissolved. Mix in molasses and soy sauce. Let stand until brine comes to room temperature, about 50 minutes.