Combine all the brine ingredients in a pot large enough to hold the chicken or turkey; give the lemon halves a good squeeze as you add them. Place over high heat and bring to a simmer, stirring to ...

This Cornish Game Hen Brine is my favorite for making a Smoked Cornish game Hens recipe. I do love to change it up somet ...

If you are wet brining your turkey, you will need 4 quarts of water, 1 cup coarse kosher salt, and your aromatics* of choice.

Dry-brining your chicken thighs (which involves rubbing the thighs all over with either salt or your seasoning choice, including salt, then placing on a baking tray, uncovered, in the fridge for ...

In a medium bowl, whisk together yogurt, salt and 1 cup water. Place chicken halves in a gallon-size resealable bag and pour yogurt mixture over. Seal, pressing out all air, and toss to coat ...