Ingredients
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