1 gallon water
1 cup kosher (coarse) salt
1 cup honey
2 tablespoons Tender Quick
3 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon cloves
1/2 teaspoon pickling spice
Bring to boil. Let settle back to room temp.
If injecting, inject in breasts, thighs and legs…about 2 ounces in each. Let sit refrigerated for 24 hours.
If soaking, submerge entire bird or the parts you choose to cook in brine for 48 hours under refrigeration.