Upland Game and Waterfowl Brine
Ingredients
- 1 gallon water
- 1 cup kosher salt
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup onion powder
- 1/4 cup garlic powder
- 1/3 cup Italian Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons black pepper
Instructions
- In a saucepan, mix 1 cup of the water with the salt and heat while stirring until salt is dissolved.
- In a large, deep container add warmed salt solution to remaining ingredients. Place game in brine and refrigerate overnight.
- Rinse game, pat dry and discard brine. Game can then be refrigerated, frozen or slapped onto a hot grill after rubbing with olive oil, salt and pepper.