Simple Turkey Brine
This simple turkey brine works overnight to ensure your turkey is moist, juicy, and full of delicious flavor! Use this easy brine on a fresh turkey, not on one already injected with any other brining solution. This recipe makes enough brine for a turkey in the 15- to 20-pound range.
This simple turkey brine works overnight to ensure your turkey is moist, juicy, and full of delicious flavor! Use this easy brine on a fresh turkey, not on one already injected with any other brining solution. This recipe makes enough brine for a turkey in the 15- to 20-pound range.
Ingredients
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1 gallon water
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2 cups kosher salt
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1 ½ cups dark brown sugar
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3 large bay leaves
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1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
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2 ½ teaspoons dried rosemary
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2 ½ teaspoons dried thyme
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12 whole cloves
Method
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Gather all ingredients.
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Bring water to a boil in a large stockpot.
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Stir in salt and brown sugar until dissolved; return to a boil.
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Add bay leaves, peppercorns, rosemary, thyme, and cloves. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
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Remove from the heat and let cool completely before using.
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Place thawed turkey into a large non-reactive container. Pour in cooled brine.
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Pour in enough cool water to cover turkey with liquid. Refrigerate 8 to 12 hours.
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Remove turkey from brine and let sit on counter for about 2 hours.
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Follow your favorite recipe to cook your turkey.
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