BRINE FOR TURKEY

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Depending on size of turkey, you may need to proportionally increase the brine recipe. This recipe is for a 14 - 16 pound turkey. I use a 5 gallon plastic painter's bucket with a lid. Mine is bright orange and clearly labeled "Turkey Brinning Only" in a permanent marker so DH wont use it for his projects! Use only with fresh trukeys that have nothing added.

Provided by Cucina Casalingo

Categories     Easy

Time P1DT5m

Yield 2 1/2 gal.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 gallons water
1 1/2 cups kosher salt
1 cup sugar
2 bay leaves, torn into pieces
1 bunch thyme
1 head garlic, cloves separated and peeled
5 allspice berries
4 crushed juniper berries

Steps:

  • Heat all until sugar and salt dissolve.
  • Chill completely.
  • When ready to brine turkey, select a pan that the turkey just fits into and pour in brine.
  • Keep turkey completely covered with brine.
  • You may submerge turkey 2-4 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.5, Fat 0.1, Sodium 67982.9, Carbohydrate 88, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 80.2, Protein 1.5

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