Easy Cure Brine

      1 qt Water                             1/2 c  White Sugar
    1/2 c  Non-Iodized Salt

  Fill a quart jar 1/2 full with good warm water.  Add salt and sugar.  Mix
  well until dissolved.  Top off jar with cold water.  This recipe may be
  increased if you need more brine.

  Credit:  Luhr-Jensen