Description
Elevate your holiday feast with this easy, flavorful turkey brine recipe that guarantees a juicy, tender bird. The perfect balance of salt, sugar, and aromatic herbs infuses your turkey with mouthwatering flavors, making every bite unforgettable. Say goodbye to dry turkey and hello to a succulent centerpiece that will have your guests raving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 gallon cold water
- 1 cup kosher salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1 handful fresh rosemary
- 1 handful fresh thyme
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the water, kosher salt, and brown sugar. Heat gently while stirring until dissolved.
- Remove from heat and add garlic, peppercorns, rosemary, and thyme. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate the brine until chilled.
- Submerge the thawed turkey in a large container or brining bag and pour the cooled brine over it.
- Seal tightly and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.
- After brining, rinse the turkey under cold water to remove excess salt and pat dry before roasting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: Varies based on turkey size
- Category: Main
- Method: Brining
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg