If you’re looking for the best way to brine meat for smoking, this simple wet brine recipe is a great option for everything from whole chicken and pork chops to chicken pieces and even beef brisket.

From chicken to turkey to pork, most meat tastes better brined. If you're a barbecue enthusiast, you've probably tried a few brining techniques already. But, according to Steven Raichlen, author of ...

4 cups cold water 6 tablespoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt; or 4 1/2 tablespoons Morton’s kosher salt; or 3 tablespoons table salt 2 tablespoons brown or white sugar (optional) Optional additions: ...