Fennel, Chile, and Maple Dry Brine
A fragrant and flavorful dry brine combining aromatic star anise, fennel seeds, and maple sugar with a kick of chile heat. Perfect for seasoning and curing meats before cooking.
4 servings
4 min
Ingredients
- •6 pods whole star anise pods
- •2 tablespoons fennel seeds
- •½ cup kosher salt
- •¼ cup maple sugar or 3 tablespoonss brown sugar
- •1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- •2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Toast star anise and fennel seeds in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a food processor; add salt, maple sugar, thyme, and red pepper flakes and pulse to blend, about 30 seconds.
3 min
- 2.
DO AHEAD: Dry brine can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.
1 min
