Chicken Brine...need verification!

[benderz85]

Hello!

So I am going to embark on my first smoke tomorrow.

I've chosen chicken as it appears to be a simpler choice...

Now ~ I have prepared a brine with info from SMF posts.

Thoughts?

16 cups of water

1/2 cup of salt

1.5 cups of sugar

2 tbsp of pepper

1 tbsp of thyme

1 tbsp of garlic powder

1 tbsp of sage

1 tbsp pf basil

1 tbsp of paprika

1/2 cup of worcestire

I started with a simple brine recipe...but couldn't stop!

Also ~ I am doing a full bird. How long should I brine for?

I also think I am going to

Thanks for all the helpful information everyone :)

 

[ecto1]

Hello!

So I am going to embark on my first smoke tomorrow.

I've chosen chicken as it appears to be a simpler choice...

Now ~ I have prepared a brine with info from SMF posts.

Thoughts?

16 cups of water

1/2 cup of salt

1.5 cups of sugar

2 tbsp of pepper

1 tbsp of thyme

1 tbsp of garlic powder

1 tbsp of sage

1 tbsp pf basil

1 tbsp of paprika

1/2 cup of worcestire

I started with a simple brine recipe...but couldn't stop!

Also ~ I am doing a full bird. How long should I brine for?

I also think I am going to

Thanks for all the helpful information everyone :)

I like a brine ratio of 1/3 cup kosher salt to 1 gallon of water.  The rest is up to you.  I would suggest brown sugar.  I brine whole birds 8 hours overnight.

 

[benderz85]

I saw that people liked using brown sugar...just didn't have any in the house!

Thanks for the tips. I work 7-3 tomorrow...and plan on smoking when I get home.

8 hours means I could put the bird in the brine before I leave for work :)

Cheers ~ thanks Ecto!

 

[scarbelly]

Here is the best one I have ever used. It comes from Tip and is very good

Slaughterhouse Poultry Brine By Tip Piper of Hillbilly Vittles
1 ½ Gal Water
½ C Salt - Kosher
½ C Dark Brown Sugar
2 tsp Garlic Powder
2 tsp Onion Powder
2 tsp Cajun Spice (Louisiana Cajun Seasoning)
2 tsp Celery Seed

Slaughterhouse Poultry Injection
½ Pkg Good Seasons Italian Dressing
2 tsp Garlic Powder
2 tsp Celery Seed
2 TBS melted Butter (non salted)
2 C Apple Cider

Slaughterhouse Spritz (Good fer everthin!)
8 oz Apple Cider
6 oz Water
4 oz Whiskey
2 oz Cider Vinegar

 

[SmokinAl]

I always use equal parts sugar & salt in my brines.

 

[jc1947]

I always use equal parts sugar & salt in my brines.

Sounds good and simple