On 20-Jul-2004, Rick Simms wrote:

> I have read many references on ABF and AFB to the above brines. Would
> someone be kind enough to post the recipe for these brines. I have two
> nice hens that I would like to try brining before smoking. It will be
> my first brining attempt so any directions would be greatly
> appreciated.
>
> I did search the FAQ for them but haven't found them.
>
>
> Rick Simms
>
Somebody else posted Hound's brine. Here is TFM®'s

The Fat Man's Chicken Kickin' Brine(TM)
chicken, marinades, poultry, rubs and seasonings
2 gallons water
1 1/4 cups pickling salt
3/4 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground sage
2 tablespoons crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
4 bay leaves
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 tablespoon Dave's Insanity Sauce; optional
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning

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M&M ("When You're Over The Hill You Pick Up Speed")