- 1 to 2 bay leaves
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
- 4 sprigs fresh parsley
- 10 black peppercorns
- 3 whole allspice berries
- 2 whole cloves
- Tie together all of the ingredients in a square of cheesecloth or wrap them in a small sheet of aluminum foil. If using the foil, perforate the bundle with the tines of a fork to release the flavors.