Fennel, Chile, and Maple Dry Brine

Name: Fennel, Chile, and Maple Dry Brine
Yield: Unknown!
Ingredients: 6 whole star anise pods; 2 tablespoons fennel seeds; 1/2 cup kosher salt; 1/4 cup maple sugar or 3 tablespoonss brown sugar; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves; 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes

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Ingredients

6 whole star anise pods

2 tablespoons fennel seeds

1/2 cup kosher salt

1/4 cup maple sugar or 3 tablespoonss brown sugar

1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes

Method

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. DO AHEAD: Dry brine can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill. Read More: How to Dry-Brine Turkey for the Juiciest Bird Ever