Easy Turkey Brine
Packed with herbs, aromatics, and a hint of citrus, this mélange infuses your turkey with complex flavors and succulent tenderness.
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Ingredients
- 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
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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.
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Bring to a gentle simmer while stirring to help dissolve the sugar and salt.
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When the sugar and salt are fully dissolved remove the pot from the heat.
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Pour in the remaining water (or add some ice to cool it faster). Add the cold broth and allow the mixture to fully cool.
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When the mixture is cooled add to a large food-grade container or brining bag and brine turkey for up to 24 hours.
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Remove the turkey from the brine and rinse with very cold water. Discard brine, do not reuse.
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Dab dry with paper towels and cook according to your favorite roast turkey recipe.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (9% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| water | 12 cups | - | - |
| kosher salt | 1 cup | - | - |
| brown sugar | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| black peppercorns | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| garlic | 5 cloves | - | - |
| sprigs fresh rosemary | 4 | - | - |
| sprigs fresh thyme | 4 | - | - |
| whole bay leaves | 3 | Rp 25.000/kg | Rp 7.500 |
| sprigs fresh sage | 2 | - | - |
| broth | 4 cups | - | - |
| -2 oranges | 1 | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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