Here are a few basic brine recipes that I use on a regular basis.

Simplest Brine:

• 3/4 C Kosher Salt
• 3/4 C Sugar
• 2 Qts. Water

Combine the ingredients together in a large bowl and stir until all salt and sugar is dissolved.  This brine is a good starting point for making more advanced brines.

Smokin' Okie's Holiday Turkey Brine:

• 1 gallon water
• 1 cup coarse Kosher salt
• 3/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 4 tablespoons black pepper
• 3 - 4 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 1 teaspoon Allspice
• 1 oz. Morton’s Tenderquick (optional)

Heat the water, salt, and sugar to a rapid boil, remove from heat and add remaining ingredients and stir well.  Let cool to room temperature before putting meat in brine.  This is one of my favorite ones that I have pulled from the Cookshack web site.