Brine & Fried Chicken

HighCottonHoneyBeeCompany
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Published 2017-11-25
Brine recipe (may be used for any meat; chicken, deer, turkey, etc)

Water: 1 gallon
Sage, Basil, & Thyme: 1 tsp each
Kosher salt: 1/2 cup or 1 cup table salt
Honey: 1 cup
Brown sugar: ~ 1 handful
Pepper: 1 tablespoon
Bay leaves: 2 crushed
Minced garlic: 2 tablespoons

1. Mix brine ingredients together and soak meat for 24 hours
2. Move chicken from brine to buttermilk and soak for 18-24 hours
3. Mix flour, cornstarch, and seasonings (we use Tony's) in a bowl
4. Batter and fry in Crisco (oil temp ~ 325 degrees)
5. Fry until each side is golden brown: may finish off in a 350 degree oven if needed
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