Citrus Serrano Brine

• Vegan
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 6 Garlic cloves
  • 3 sprigs Oregano, fresh
  • 2 Serrano chilies
  • 2 Tangelos or oranges
  • 3 sprigs Thyme, fresh

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 cup Kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp Peppercorns
  • 1/4 cup Sugar

• Liquids

  • 8 cups Water

Found on keviniscooking.com

Description

Ingredients

• ¼ cup sugar
• ¼ cup kosher salt
• 2 serrano chilies
• 6 garlic cloves
• several sprigs of fresh thyme
• several sprigs of fresh oregano
• 1 tbsp peppercorns
• 2 tangelos or oranges
• 8 cups water, separated

Directions

• In a contain large enough to submerge the meat add the first seven ingredients. Be sure to use the side of a knife and crack the garlic cloves and peppercorns.
• Add 4 cups of boiling water and allow to steep for 10 minutes. Stir to dissolve the sugar and salt.
• Add the juice of 1 tangelo or orange, the other sliced and the 4 cups of cold water. Mix thoroughly and gently add the meat being sure to keep covered with liquid brine.
• Cover and allow to brine a minimum of 5 hours , but I find it best if overnight.
• Remove from brine and grill meat to your liking.