Description
A flavorful brine for Thanksgiving turkey that enhances moisture and taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup kosher salt
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 gallon water
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon allspice berries
- 1 tablespoon rosemary
- 1 tablespoon thyme
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 lemon, sliced
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine water, salt, and sugar. Heat until dissolved.
- Add black peppercorns, allspice berries, rosemary, thyme, garlic, orange, and lemon.
- Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
- Place the turkey in a large container and pour the brine over it.
- Refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.
- Remove turkey from brine, rinse, and pat dry before cooking.
Notes
- Adjust salt and sugar to taste.
- Brining time can vary based on turkey size.
- Store leftover brine in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Brining
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 2000mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: thanksgiving turkey brine