- 1/4 cup kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar (brown or white)
- 1 quart water
- 2 tablespoons Rub Recipe
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 garlic clove
Up the recipe as necessary to completely cover the meat in a big pot or bucket. I usually brine it overnight – 12 hours or so
This rub works great on pork, chicken and seafood or fish:
- 1/4 cup Paprika
- 1/8 cup Fresh Ground Black Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Garlic Powder
- 2 tablespoons Onion Powder
- 1 tablespoon Cayenne Pepper (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Chipotle Pepper (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Chili powder
- 1/4 cup Kosher Salt
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
Pat the meat dry with paper towels and season the meat generously with the rub.