Chapter 2 · The French Laundry Years
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Ingredients
Serves 10
Method
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Combine 1 liter of the water with the salt, honey, lemons, garlic, herbs, bay, and peppercorns in a pot.
Bring just to a simmer, stirring until the salt dissolves.
Add the remaining 2 liters cold water and chill the brine completely before using.
Brine a whole chicken for 8 to 12 hours or bone-in pieces for 4 to 6 hours.
Jason's Notes
A simple brine buys you margin. The chicken seasons deeper, stays juicier, and forgives small mistakes in the pan or oven.
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