Barbecued Honey-Brined Chicken, with Grilled Onions and Peppers

This recipe can also be made with a boneless pork tenderloin, which is easy to grill and perfect for two.

Source: https://www.marthastewart.com/314017/honey-brine

Directions

1. Bring water, salt, and honey to a simmer in a medium-size saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring until salt dissolves. Let cool completely.

2. Place chicken or pork in a bowl, pour cooled brine over top. Refrigerate, covered for 2 to 3 hours. Remove meat from brine, rinse under cold water, and pat dry with a paper towel. Season with pepper before grilling.

3. Slice 1 sweet onion and 1 large red pepper, coat with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and grill at the same time with the meat.

Ingredients

Honey Brine

• 6c. Water

• 1/2 c. Coarse salt

• 1/2 c. Honey

• 1 whole chicken, cut up, or 6 1-inch thick bone-in pork chops

• Pepper

Other Ingredients

• 1 sweet onion

• 1 red pepper

• Olive oil, to coat