Basic Brine - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 cups water
4 garlic cloves
4 bay leaves
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
2/3 cup kosher salt or 2/3 cup pickling salt
3/4 3/4 cup white sugar or 3/4 cup light brown sugar
3/4 cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon allspice (optional)
2 sprigs thyme (optional)

Preparation

Some say to chop up the garlic others say leave it whole. Either way works.
Add all ingredients to water and bring it to a boil.
Stir occasionally, reduce heat to simmer till all sugar & salt has been dissolved.
Let cool to safe temperatures before adding the meat.