Maple Turkey Brine

Ingredients

• 6  bay leaves 
• 2 teaspoons peppercorns whole black
• 2 cups brown sugar dark
• 1 cup maple syrup 
• 0.8 cup sea salt 
• 1 cup soya sauce 
• 3 large thyme sprigs fresh
• 4 quarts water divided
• 1 cup mash whiskey sour
• 8 cloves garlic cloves whole peeled

Equipment

• pot

Directions

1. Place 2 quarts of water in a large pot over medium heat, and stir in brown sugar, soy sauce, maple syrup, sea salt, garlic cloves, bay leaves, thyme sprigs, peppercorns, and whiskey. Stir to dissolve brown sugar and salt; bring to a boil.
2. Remove from heat, and stir in remaining 2 quarts of water. Allow brine to cool completely before using.