So, if you have extra seasonings to add to your chicken brine, here's how you do it: 1  In a large pot that goes on the stove, mix the water, salt and sugar (optional) until the salt and sugar have dissolved. Add the extra seasonings. 2  Over high heat, bring the brine to a boil. Continue to boil for about a minute.
1 In fact, the costs for coffee beans have been reported to rise significantly each year. 2  According to the U.S. Department of Labor, a single bag of coffee beans can cost an average of $5 per pound. 3  For instance, the Coffee Bean Direct Italian Roast retails for $35 for a 5 pound bag, which comes to $5 per pound.
Canned Pinto Beans When the cost of preparation time is taken into consideration, canned pinto beans cost $1 less per serving as a source of protein and fiber than bagged dried beans. This is because it takes about six minutes to prepare a can of pinto beans while it takes almost 2 1/2 hours (soaking and cooking) for bagged dried beans to be meal-ready.