1 gal water, 1 cup kosher salt, 1/2 cup sugar (your choice). Believe this gives you a 5% solution. Add whatever flavoring
agents you want. Simmer, stirring, 5 min. Cool to 60º.
Quicker, start with 1/2 gal of water, add ice to simmered mix to build to 1 gal.
Time in brine depends on your...