Incredible Turkey Brine
This turkey brine imparts amazing flavor and keeps it moist no matter how long you cook it. The allspice berries give this recipe a unique taste. Kosher salt is the best option for any brine, but you can substitute 1 cup table salt. I used this brine for a turkey that took 7 hours to cook, and it was still one of the juiciest turkeys I ever made. This recipe makes enough for a 17-pound turkey.
This turkey brine imparts amazing flavor and keeps it moist no matter how long you cook it. The allspice berries give this recipe a unique taste. Kosher salt is the best option for any brine, but you can substitute 1 cup table salt. I used this brine for a turkey that took 7 hours to cook, and it was still one of the juiciest turkeys I ever made. This recipe makes enough for a 17-pound turkey.
Ingredients
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2 gallons water
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1 ¼ cups kosher salt
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⅓ cup light brown sugar
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¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
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6 cloves garlic, chopped
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4 sprigs fresh thyme
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1 sprig fresh rosemary
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1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
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1 ½ teaspoons whole allspice berries (Optional)
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1 bay leaf
Method
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Stir together water, salt, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, thyme, rosemary, peppercorns, allspice berries, and bay leaf in a large pot; bring to a boil. Set aside to cool completely before brining turkey.
