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Master Buttermilk Brine

Makes enough brine for one 3 1/2–4-pound chicken or 4 pounds chicken pieces
From: bonappetit.com Makes 1 quart

Combine
1 quart buttermilk
4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
in a large resealable plastic bag.

Add chicken and chill at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain before using.

Curry

Add 4 teaspoons curry powder, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, and 2 teaspoons ground turmeric.

Chipotle

Add 2 tablespoons adobo sauce from a can of chipotle chiles in adobo.

Louisiana-Style

Add 2 tablespoons smoked paprika, 2 tablespoons Tabasco, and 2 teaspoons celery seeds.

Lemon-Dill

Add 2 thinly sliced lemons, 4 finely grated garlic cloves, and 2 cups chopped fresh dill.