5 ultimate brine Recipes

flaked kosher salt, brown sugar, black peppercorns, apple juice (non-alcoholic) or 1 1/2 gallons cider (non-alcoholic), oranges , zest of or 1 tangerine, zest of, dried thyme (optional) or 3 tsp dried sage (optional)

strong white 00 bread flour, cold water, cold milk, dried activated yeast, salt, honey, olive oil, fresh plum tomatoes (can substitute with canned tomatoes), tomato puree, sugar (removes bitterness from tomatoes), salt, black pepper, garlic puree, oregano, fresh torn basil leaves (a sprinkle of dried basil would also suffice), fresh mozzarella cheese (in brine or something similar), parmigiano-reggiano cheese, provolone cheese

steaks , ny strip, bone in suggested (don tsp skimp on quality), kosher salt, black peppercorns, coarsely crushed, butter (clarified & unsalted), shallots, minced, beef stock (i use better than boullion) or 3/4 cup broth (i use better than boullion), brandy or 1/4 cup cognac, heavy cream, green peppercorn , in brine, drained and slightly crushed

baby dill pickle , ultimate garlic, chopped, baby dill pickle , ultimate garlic, pickle brine, tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped, crisco canola oil, baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds (about 18-inches), fresh basil (to garnish ) (optional)