How to Make Salmon Brine That's Oh-So-Fine - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to the ultimate guide to making the perfect salmon brine! If you're a seafood lover, you know that the key to a delicious and flavorful salmon dish lies in the brine. Whether you're grilling, baking, or smoking your salmon, this recipe will take your dish to the next level. This salmon brine is oh-so-fine, and once you try it, you'll never go back to store-bought brines again.

Brining is a simple process that involves soaking the salmon in a mixture of salt, sugar, and various sea...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns
  • 1 gallon water
  • 1 cup kosher salt
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup honey
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, thinly sliced
  • 6 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Servings: 1
  • Yield: 1 gallon brine

  • Place peppercorns in a plastic bag and seal. Crush peppercorns on a work surface using a rolling pin.
  • Combine water, crushed peppercorns, salt, brown sugar, honey, maple syrup, white sugar, jalapeno peppers, garlic, and onion powder in a large bowl; stir until sugars and salt dissolve completely.
  • Nutrition

    2039 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 91298mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 531g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 500g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 515mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 1061mg