Ultimate Turkey Brine

Ultimate Turkey Brine

Recipe by Eric from allrecipes.com

Ingredient 30 Mins.

Ingredients

30

30 servings

  • 1 gallon water
  • 2 cups kosher salt
  • 1.5 cups dark brown sugar
  • 3 large bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
  • 2.5 teaspoons dried rosemary
  • 2.5 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 12 whole cloves

Instructions

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Bring water to a boil in a large stockpot.
  • Stir in salt and brown sugar until dissolved; return to a boil.
  • Add bay leaves, peppercorns, rosemary, thyme, and cloves. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and let cool completely before using.
  • Place thawed turkey into a large non-reactive container. Pour in cooled brine.
  • Pour in enough cool water to cover turkey with liquid. Refrigerate 8 to 12 hours.
  • Remove turkey from brine and let sit on counter for about 2 hours.
  • Follow desired method of cooking your turkey.

Nutritional Facts

Per 30 servings

  • Calories: 44
  • Carbohydrate: 11g
  • Fat: 0g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Sugar: 11g

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