How to Make a Basic Brine

Make 1 gallon (3.78 liters) of brine for 6 lbs.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Make 1 gallon (3.78 liters) of brine for 6 lbs.

    (2.72 kg) of meat.

    Mix 1 cup (227 grams) of salt for each gallon (3.78 liters) of water you use in your brine.

    If you make sweet brine, mix 1 cup (227 grams) of brown sugar plus 1 cup of salt per gallon.

    Cut the salt and sugar by half if you need just a half gallon (1.89 liters), or by 3/4 if you need just 1 quart (.946 liter).;

Detailed Guide

(2.72 kg) of meat.

Mix 1 cup (227 grams) of salt for each gallon (3.78 liters) of water you use in your brine.

If you make sweet brine, mix 1 cup (227 grams) of brown sugar plus 1 cup of salt per gallon.

Cut the salt and sugar by half if you need just a half gallon (1.89 liters), or by 3/4 if you need just 1 quart (.946 liter).;

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