A lot of folks have tried this and really like it.
Shake’s Poultry Honey Brine
1 gallon water
1 cup kosher (coarse) salt
1 cup honey
2 tablespoons Tender Quick
3 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon cloves
1/2 teaspoon pickling spice
Bring to boil. Let settle back to room temp.
If injecting, inject in breasts, thighs and legs...about 2 ounces in each. Let sit refrigerated for 24 hours.
If soaking, submerge entire bird or the parts you choose to cook in brine for 48 hours under refrigeration.
Shake’s Poultry Honey Brine
1 gallon water
1 cup kosher (coarse) salt
1 cup honey
2 tablespoons Tender Quick
3 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon cloves
1/2 teaspoon pickling spice
Bring to boil. Let settle back to room temp.
If injecting, inject in breasts, thighs and legs...about 2 ounces in each. Let sit refrigerated for 24 hours.
If soaking, submerge entire bird or the parts you choose to cook in brine for 48 hours under refrigeration.