Description
This brined turkey recipe ensures a moist and flavorful bird, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups kosher salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 oranges, sliced
- 2 lemons, sliced
- 1 gallon water
- 1 gallon cold water or ice
Instructions
- In a large stockpot, combine kosher salt, brown sugar, bay leaves, peppercorns, rosemary, thyme, garlic, oranges, lemons, and 1 gallon of water.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until salt and sugar are dissolved.
- Remove from heat and let the mixture cool completely.
- Add 1 gallon of cold water or ice to the cooled brine to bring the total volume to 2 gallons.
- Place thawed turkey in a brining bag or large container and pour the cooled brine over it, ensuring the turkey is fully submerged.
- Seal and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.
- Remove turkey from brine, rinse thoroughly with cold water, and pat dry with paper towels.
- Roast turkey according to your preferred method.
Notes
- For best results, brine the turkey for 24 hours.
- Make sure the turkey is completely thawed before brining.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Brining
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg