Ingredients

• water, as needed
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 3 stalks celery, sliced
• 2 small onions, sliced
• 1 1/2 cups kosher salt
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 lemons, sliced
• 1 large green bell pepper, sliced
• 6 cloves garlic, chopped

Instructions

1. Fill a large pot with water to about 3/4-full; add carrots, celery, onions, kosher salt, brown sugar, lemon slices, bell pepper, and garlic. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer mixture for 10 minutes.
2. Let the brine cool at room temperature for 10 minutes before refrigerating to chill completely, at least 1 hour more.
3. Strain brine into a separate food-safe container.