Beer Brine

• 1 tbsp. whole black peppercorns
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 to 3 bay leaves
• 6 cloves garlic, peeeled and sliced
• 3 cups water
• 1/2 cup kosher salt
• 1/4 cup brown sugar twin
• 1 bottle (12 oz.) low carb beer

1. Place peppercorns, thyme, bay, garlic, water, and salt in a saucepan, and heat to a boil, stirring until salt dissolves and mixture becomes mostly clear.
2. Remove from heat and stir in brown sugar twin and low carb beer and allow to cool.
3. Pour mixture over selected meat (chicken, pork, turkey, etc) in a food safe container or plastic bag, ensuring that meat is covered (make more brine if needed).
4. Refrigerate meat and allow to brine for about 12 hours.
5. Remove meat from brine and pat dry, then cooking as desired.

whole black peppercorns, thyme, bay leaves, garlic, water, kosher salt, brown sugar twin

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/19099 (may not work)