Ingredients:

• 1 Whole Chicken
• 5 quarts Water
• 1 cup Kosher Salt
• 1 cup Brown Sugar
• 8 cloves Garlic, crushed
• 2 stick Cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon Black Peppercorn
• 3 sprigs Rosemary
• 3 sprigs Thyme
• 1 sprig Sage
• 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Boil Water: In a large saucepan over high heat, bring one quart of water to a boil.
2. Create Brine Mixture: Add the remaining brine ingredients to the boiling water and whisk until the salt and sugar have melted. Remove from heat.
3. Prepare Ice Water: In a large pot, combine four quarts of iced water. Pour the brine into the iced water, stirring until the ice melts.
4. Brine Chicken: Remove any giblets from inside the chicken, then completely submerge the chicken in the cold brine.
5. Refrigerate: Cover the pot and refrigerate, allowing the chicken to brine for six hours, or preferably overnight.

Recipe coming soon!