Easy Turkey Brine
Packed with herbs, aromatics, and a hint of citrus, this mélange infuses your turkey with complex flavors and succulent tenderness.
Foto: Spend With PenniesIngredients
- 12 cups water (divided)
- 1 cup kosher salt
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 5 cloves garlic (halved)
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 3 whole bay leaves
- 2 sprigs fresh sage
- 4 cups broth (chicken, turkey, or vegetable, or apple cider)
- 1 -2 oranges (sliced, optional)
Steps
In a soup pot, on the stove over medium-high heat, add 4 cups water, kosher salt, brown sugar, peppercorns, garlic, rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, and sage.
Bring to a gentle simmer while stirring to help dissolve the sugar and salt.
When the sugar and salt are fully dissolved remove the pot from the heat.
Pour in the remaining water (or add some ice to cool it faster). Add the cold broth and allow the mixture to fully cool.
When the mixture is cooled add to a large food-grade container or brining bag and brine turkey for up to 24 hours.
Remove the turkey from the brine and rinse with very cold water. Discard brine, do not reuse.
Dab dry with paper towels and cook according to your favorite roast turkey recipe.
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