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Meat Dishes · Recipe No. 701

Brine

Brine made with salt petre, bay leaf, juniper berries and soft brown sugar. The recipe serves 4; change the portions and units below and the amounts update.

  • Serves 4

Method

  1. Boil brine for 10 minutes skimming often.

  2. Allow to cool.

  3. Strain.

  4. The brine is now ready for use.

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Shopping list for 4 portions

Baking

Fresh herbs

Store cupboard (check you have)

Converted from the Cookeryonline Excel workbook “Brine” and the original recipe card.