Brine

Bring one cup of water to boil. add 3 tablespoons of kosher salt and other flavors. Add two more cups of water to lower the temperature. Place meat in a shallow dish and cover with brine. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.


Optional flavorings;

2 smashed garlic cloves

1/2 teaspoon pepper corns

bay leaf

star of anise

slice of ginger

slices of lemon