Beer Brine

Step 1: 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.

Step 2: Remove from heat and stir beer. Allow to cool.

Step 3: Pour mixture over selected meat (chicken, pork, turkey, etc) in a food safe container or plastic bag, ensuring that meat is covered (make more brine if needed).

Step 4: Refrigerate meat and allow to brine for about 12 hours.

Step 5: Then remove meat from brine and pat dry, afterwards cooking as desired.