Master Brine Recipe For Meats - cooking recipe

Ingredients

10 cloves garlic, minced
3 quarts water
1/2 cup kosher salt
1/4 cup black peppercorns, plus
2 teaspoons black peppercorns
1/4 cup sugar, plus
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon whole allspice
1 bay leaf

Preparation

Bring all ingredients to a boil in a large saucepan, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
Allow to cool completely before using.
Large heavy duty sealable plastic bags work the best.