Turkey Brine

Use brine to make a really juicy bird.

Category: Other

Cuisine: American

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3 reviews 
Ready in 24 hours
by arbpen

Ingredients

1 cup Kosher salt

1 cup Brown sugar

1/2 cup Cider vinegar

1 teaspoon Whole allspice

1 tablespoon Herbs de Provence

1 teaspoon Ground ginger

1 teaspoon Garlic powder

1 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground

2 quarts Water

1 quart Ice cubes

1 quart Water


Directions

Combine all ingredients EXCEPT ice and last quart of water in a very large bowl that will hold a gallon of liquid. Stir well. Transfer to a 4 quart saucepan and bring just to a rolling boil. Immediately turn off heat. Return to original bowl and add ice and remaining water. Stir to thoroughly chill. Place cleaned turkey in large clean garbage bag. Carefully add brine to bag, seal and put in refrigerator. After 6 hours, turn bird over and continue to refrigerate until ready to cook.

Reviews

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Awesome recipe I make it every thanksgiving

knight76111
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Like the unique flavor. Keeps turkey very juicy. Thanks

scoley9127
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I used a large plastic garbage bag. Just make sure that whatever you use is really, really clean. You can find the recipe for cooking the actual turkey at http://www.bigoven.com/168259-Turkey-In-A-Nesco-with-Injection-and-Rub-recipe.html. [I posted this recipe.]

arbpen

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