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Poultry Brine: A Spicy Variation

• 1 gallon cold water
• 1 T pickling spices
• 3/4 c kosher salt
• 1 t. crushed peppercorns
• 1/2 c white vinegar
• 1 t. ground allspice
• 3 T light brown sugar
• 1 t. granulated garlic (powder)
• 1 T onion powder
• 1 t. dried tarragon leaves
• 1 t. ground chipotle chile
• 1 t. crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 T dried rosemary
• 1 t. dried thyme
• 1/2 t. ground ancho chile pepper

Bring 4 cups of water to simmer, add remaining ingredients, except remaining water, and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat; add remaining water. Cool before use.