Apple Cider Brine
The sweet-tart aroma of apple cider mingles with warm spices in this fragrant brine that transforms ordinary poultry into something extraordinary. I reach for this golden elixir every fall when the first crisp apples arrive, knowing it will infuse whatever it touches with layers of autu...
By Chef Laura Bonicelli
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
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Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 chops
Ingredients
- 2 cupsapple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cupKosher salt
- 1/4 cupbrown sugar
- 1 tablespoonblack peppercorns
- 1 quartwater
- ice cubes
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (serves 4 chops)
* Nutritional information is estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Instructions
- 1
Combine all ingredients except the ice in a 4-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer and stir to dissolve the salt and sugar.
- 2
Simmer for , uncovered.
- 3
Remove the mixture from the heat; cool for .
- 4
Put the mixture in a non-reactive container large enough to hold the meat you are marinating. Add the meat and the ice until the mixture covers the meat. Put the container in the refrigerator for a minimum of or as long as overnight.