Basic Meat Brine

Grrrrrgh!
Course : Marinades
From: HungryMonster.com
 

Ingredients:

1 quart water
4 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 teaspoon thyme
2 teaspoons oregano
4 pieces bay leaves -- crumbled (4 to 5)
4 cloves garlic -- smashed
2 tablespoons vinegar
 

Preparation:

Heat the water and add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a low simmer, stir a few times and remove from the heat. Let cool. That's the brine. How to use it? One very easy way is a gallon freezer bag. Put the meat in the bag and pour the cooled brine over it. Squeeze out much of the air, put the bag in a container and refrigerate. Just in case of leaks. Chicken pieces benefit from the juice of a lemon and a tablespoon of rubbed sage added to the brine