Brining a 3 1/2-4 # Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 gallon cold water
- 1 cup table salt, or 2 cups kosher salt
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 (3 1/2-4 lb) roasting chickens
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a large pot (I use a large zip-lock bag).Add the chicken and let soak in the refrigerator for 3 1/2 to 4 hours (or 1 hour per pound).
Rinse the chicken or other meat and cook as you usually would.
It will be edible, but very salty if this is not done.
I have also used this techique for brining pork and beef.