To prepare the brine, dissolve the salt in the warm water. Add the apple cider and make sure the mixture is fully cooled. A couple ice cubes can help speed up this process and won’t affect the brine ...
There's nothing that says "fall" quite like a crisp glass of apple cider. Whether you sip it hot from a mug after a trip to the pumpkin patch or chill it in the fridge for an afternoon pick-me-up, ...
If you are going to go to the (admittedly little) trouble of brining your Thanksgiving turkey, be sure to set the bar higher than simply adding moisture. Granted, this is the primary goal of a brine.
1. To brine a turkey, you'll need an extra-large resealable plastic bag (both Reynolds and Ziploc make them) and a vessel that can accommodate the bagged bird -- a large stockpot or even one of the ...