Ingredients

  • 8 cups water
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 2/3 cup kosher salt or 2/3 cup pickling salt
  • 3/4 3/4 cup white sugar or 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon allspice (optional)
  • 2 sprigs thyme (optional)

Method

  • Some say to chop up the garlic others say leave it whole. Either way works.
  • Add all ingredients to water and bring it to a boil.
  • Stir occasionally, reduce heat to simmer till all sugar & salt has been dissolved.
  • Let cool to safe temperatures before adding the meat.