Anonymous Tue May 23 19:41:15 2006

1 gallon water

1/4 cup vinegar -- (white)

1 tablespoon pickling spice

1/2 teaspoon allspice

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon celery salt

1-1/2 cups salt

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 tablespoon maple extract

1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke

To make brine: Dissolve the sugar and salt in the cold water. Add spices to the vinegar,

bring to a boil and let cool. Add vinegar and spices to brine. Next, add maple extract and

Liquid Smoke to the brine. Editor-- Don\'s brine recipe can also be used for brining breasts,

quarters or whole chickens.