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.
Energy and water use to cook beans: $0.01 per cup, estimated. Savings per cup using dry beans: approximately $0.34 per cup, cooked. For roughly every cup of cooked beans that I prepare myself (approximately 1/8 lb. dry beans will cook into 1 cup cooked beans), I save $0.34, including the additional costs.