Ultimate Turkey Brine

Ultimate Turkey Brine

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  • Prep: 5 min
  • Cook: 20 min
  • Ready In: 2 hr 25 min

“Simple overnight brine that will make any turkey moist and tasty. You can use this recipe for turkeys in the 15 to 20-pound range. Brining works best for fresh turkeys; you should definitely not brine any turkey that is already injected with a 'solution.'” - by Eric

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Original recipe yields 30 servings

Directions

  1. Bring water to a boil in a large stockpot. Stir salt and sugar into the water until dissolved; bring water again to a boil. Add cloves, bay leaves, peppercorns, rosemary, and thyme to the water, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook mixture at a simmer for about 20 minutes.
  2. Refrigerate brine until completely cooled.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (30 total)

  • Calories
  • 44 cal
  • 2%
  • Fat
  • 0.1 g
  • < 1%
  • Carbs
  • 11.3 g
  • 4%
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Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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"I also included 1 tbs. oregano and 3 cloves of garlic. Perfect turkey...." See more"

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