Blueberry Root Beer Brine
Dried BlueberriesFrozen BlueberriesSavory Center of Plate
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 cups frozen blueberries, defrosted
- 1 tsp juniper berries
- 2 12 ounce cans alcoholic root beer
- 1 cup dried blueberries
- 1/4 cup kosher salt
- 1 Tbsp black pepper, ground
- 1 Tbsp garlic, granulated
- 2 Tbsp dark brown sugar
- 2 cups ketchup
- 1/4 cup dark balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp allspice
Instructions
- In a large 2-3 gallon stock pot, bring the water to a boil and turn off.
- Add the blueberries, seasonings, ketchup, vinegar, spices and root beer. Mix well to combine.
- Using an immersion blender, blend the mixture for 2 minutes.
- Set aside 2 cups of brine mixture for finishing sauce. Pour rest of the mixture into stock pot.
- Prepare your protein for the brine.
- Add protein to the brine and make sure it is completely covered.
- Brine for approximately 45 minutes per pound of protein.
- Remove from the brine when done. Do not rinse. Cook as desired.
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