Chinese Star Anise-Orange Brine
Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Kevin Crafts
How to Make It
Step 1
Pour 2 1/2 qts. water into a deep pot. Add remaining ingredients except orange juice. Cover, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes. Nest pot in ice water until cool. Discard cinnamon and stir in orange juice.
Step 2
Accompaniments
Step 3
Orange or tangerine slices
Step 4
Sushi rice
Step 5
Green onions cut in 2-in.-long slivers
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janerj's Review
this brine made a fantastic chicken. i had grilled it on the bbq after brining it. skin was very crispy and tasty, and the chicken itself was very juicy and delicious. will definitely make it again.
Hooligan69's Review