brine

[soxeboy]

have never brined before so this questiom might be VERY stupid but - after you mix all the ingredients do you heat it up or just use it cold? - thanks and MERRY CHRISTMAS

 

[soxeboy]

guess it must not be that stupid or your all just laughing - 11 views but no replies

 

[harleysmoker]

I just mix all my stuff and make sure the salt and sugar are dissolved.

I did heat it to a simmer one time, let it cool then added the meat. I didn't notice any difference.

If you do, make sure it is cool before adding meat, then refrigerator, or ice in a cooler.

 

[soxeboy]

thanks Harley

 

[jarjarchef]

When I made mine today. I used 1/2 of the water hot from the tap to dissolve the dry. I then mixed an ice slurry of the rest of the water to chill it down. Then put the bird in for it's bath over night.....