A SIMPLE BRINE

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A Simple Brine image

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     Onion     Thanksgiving     Celery     Thyme     Bon Appétit

Yield For a turkey up to 16 pounds

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons kosher salt
3/4 cup sugar
1 carrot, peeled, diced
1 large onion, peeled, diced
1/4 cup diced celery
2 large sprigs thyme
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds

Steps:

  • Bring salt, sugar, and 4 cups water to a boil in a very large (16-quart) pot, stirring until salt and sugar are dissolved.
  • Turn off heat. Add remaining ingredients to brine base. Refrigerate, uncovered, until cold.
  • Add 6 quarts cold water to pot. Add turkey. Place a plate on top of turkey to keep submerged. Cover; chill for up to 72 hours. (The turkey will be moister and more flavorful if allowed to brine the full 72 hours.)

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