Add <quantity>4<unit>cups</unit></quantity> of water to a saucepan without heat. Add <quantity>2</quantity> sliced garlic cloves

Add <quantity>5<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of salt, <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of black peppercorns and <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of dried oregano

Add <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of cumin seeds and <quantity>2<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of guajillo powder

Add <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of ancho chili powder

Add <quantity>3</quantity> cloves

Add <quantity>3<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of achiote paste

Add <quantity>3</quantity> torn bay leaves

Turn the heat to high and boil for 5m until the flavors are combined

Strain through a fine sieve

Transfer to a bowl and let it cool at room temperature. The chicken brine is ready

Use it to season any kind of poultry.