Ingredients
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1 gallon water, or as needed, divided
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2 cups apple cider
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1 cup kosher salt
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1 tablespoon fresh sage
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1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
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1 tablespoon fresh thyme
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1 tablespoon black peppercorns
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4 cups ice cubes
Directions
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Combine 4 cups water, apple cider, kosher salt, sage, rosemary, thyme, and peppercorns together in a large stockpot. Bring to a boil; cook and stir brine until the salt is just dissolved. Remove from heat; add ice cubes.
