15 flavored brine Recipes

water, dark lager beer, coarse salt, dark brown sugar, mild-flavored light molasses, ice cube, center-cut pork chops, 1 to 1 1/4 inch-thick, garlic, minced, pepper, olive oil

kosher salt, cola-flavored carbonated beverage, chicken wings, vegetable oil, brown sugar, kosher salt, garlic powder, ground black pepper, ground mustard, paprika

olive oil, yukon gold potatoes, garlic cloves, carrots, portabella mushrooms, olives in brine, salt and pepper

sesame seeds, extra-virgin olive oil, nicoise olives or other full-flavored brine-cured black olives, rinsed and dried, chopped oregano , or better yet summer savory

orzo , long rice shaped pasta, chicken broth to cook it in., chopped fresh tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, white basalmic vinegar , basalmic can be used but will darken the color, chopped kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives, optional, chopped radicchio or spinach for milder flavor, pine nuts, toasted for 6 mins in 375f oven, chopped fresh basil, freshly grated parmesan or feta cheese, garlic cloves, minced, salt & pepper to taste

whole duck legs (thighs and drumsticks attached, about 3 lbs. total) or 12 chicken thighs (about 4 1/2 lbs. total; see notes), sugar, kosher salt, onion, chopped, reduced-sodium chicken broth, tomato sauce, dried thyme, cracked green olives (see notes), drained, brined green peppercorns, drained, orange-flavored liqueur , like cointreau, orange zest (use small holes of a box grater), pappardelle pasta or wide egg noodles, fine dried bread crumbs, chopped flat-leaf parsley

low-salt chicken broth, carrots, chopped, celery stalks, chopped, onion, halved, bay leaves, neck , heart, and gizzard reserved from 18- to 20-lb turkey, turkey, water, coarse salt (about 9 oz), dark brown sugar, mild-flavored (light) molasses, fresh thyme, fresh sage, ice cubes, onions, halved, head of garlic , halved horizontally, olive oil, ground black pepper, chopped fresh thyme, chopped fresh sage, low-salt chicken broth, chopped onion, chopped fresh thyme, gingersnap cookies, coarsely crumbled (about 1 3/4 cups), apple cider vinegar, worcestershire sauce, whipping cream (optional)

turkey, water, coarse salt (about 9 oz), dark brown sugar, mild-flavored light molasses, fresh thyme, fresh sage, ice cubes, onions, halved, head garlic , halved horizontally, olive oil, ground black pepper, chopped fresh thyme, chopped fresh sage, low sodium chicken broth, gravy, chopped onion, chopped fresh thyme, gingersnap cookies, coarsely crumbled (about 1 3/4 cups), rich broth (made by simmering turkey giblets in chicken stock), apple cider vinegar, worcestershire sauce, whipping cream (optional)

fresh or dried herb flavored fettuccine, olive oil, purchased chunky garden style pasta sauce, dry red wine, white tuna packed in water, drained, sliced pitted brine-cured olives (such as kalamata), chopped fresh basil

fully cooked smoked ham , water added,in brine (shank portion preferred, butt portion acceptable.), sprite, oranges, juiced, dark brown sugar, honey (more or less ), jam or 1/4 cup jelly, any flavor

diameter whole wheat pita breads , cut horizontally in half, or 1 24x9-inch soft armenian lavash bread, halved crosswise, marinated artichoke hearts, drained , marinade reserved, large pieces halved, sun-dried tomato - and basil-flavored feta cheese spread or 1 1/2 cups crumbled flavored feta cheese, diced tomatoes with italian herbs, drained well, pitted kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives, coarsely chopped, dried oregano

whole wheat pita bread , cut horizontally in half or 1 soft armenian lavash bread, 24x9-inch, halved crosswise, marinated artichoke hearts, drained , marinade reserved, large pieces halved, marinated artichoke hearts, drained , marinade reserved, large pieces halved, feta cheese with dried basil and tomato or 1 1/2 cups crumbled flavored, italian-style diced tomatoes, drained well, pitted kalamata olives or 1 cup other brine-cured black olives, coarsely chopped, dried oregano

sourdough bread (about 1 1/4 lb), olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, pitted kalamata olives, fresh parsley leaves, sundried tomatoes in oil , plus 1 tbsp flavored oil from the jar, drained capers in brine, fresh lemon juice, grissini and/or seeded flatbread crackers, for serving, special equipment : 1 2 1/2- to 3-inch metal ghost-shaped cookie cutter