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Place all the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Bring a quart of the water to a boil and pour it over, stirring to dissolve what will. Let it stand for 5 minutes.

Add the rest of the water, still stirring to dissolve the rest of the salt and sugar.

This is enough for a large bird, such as a turkey.

Brining Times

Chicken, parts2 hr.
Chicken, whole6–12 hr.
Cornish hens1–2 hr.
Fish, thin fillets10–15 min.
Fish, thick fillets or steaks20–30 min.
Fish, whole6–12 hr.
Pork chops4–6 hr.
Pork, tenderloin8–12 hr.
Pork, loin roast12–24 hr.
Shrimp, shelled30 min.
Shrimp, shells on1 hr.
Turkey, parts8–12 hr.
Turkey, whole12–24 hr.