Best Turkey Brine Recipe for Juicy, Flavor-Packed Results
This turkey brine will elevate your holiday feasts with flavor-packed results, ensuring your turkey is juicy and tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 12 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 turkey 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Brining
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 1 cup kosher salt
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 gallon water
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 5 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 tablespoon allspice berries
- 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine water, salt, and sugar. Heat over medium until salt and sugar dissolve.
- Add peppercorns, garlic, allspice, rosemary, and thyme. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Once cooled, submerge the turkey in the brine solution. Refrigerate for at least 12 hours.
- Remove turkey from brine, rinse with cold water, and pat dry before cooking.
Notes
- Always taste your brine for seasoning; adjust to preference.
- For a touch of citrus, add citrus peels to the brine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: undefined
- Sugar: undefined
- Sodium: undefined
- Fat: undefined
- Saturated Fat: undefined
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: undefined
- Fiber: undefined
- Protein: undefined
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Keywords: Turkey, Brine, Recipe, Juicy, Flavor-Packed