Beer Brine

Good for brining roasts and especially foods you like to barbecue, like ribs.

Place peppercorns , thyme , bay , garlic , water , salt , and brown sugar in a saucepan ,.

And heat to a boil , stirring until salt and brown sugar dissolves and mixture becomes.

Mostly clear.

Remove from heat and stir beer.

Allow to cool.

Pour mixture over selected meat in a food safe container or plastic bag , ensuring that meat is covered.

Refrigerate meat and allow to brine for about 12 hours.

Then remove meat from brine and pat dry , afterwards cooking as desired.

whole black peppercorn, fresh thyme, bay leaves, garlic cloves, water, kosher salt, brown sugar, lager beer