BRINED TURKEY RECIPE

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Use our Brined Turkey Recipe to make a delicious Thanksgiving turkey! Once you try this Brined Turkey Recipe, you may never go back to unbrined again. Try our Brined Turkey Recipe today.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Thanksgiving Recipes

Time 11h20m

Yield 22 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2-1/2 gal. water, divided
1 cup sugar
1 cup salt
1/2 cup HEINZ Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Tbsp. coarse ground black pepper
1 frozen whole turkey (14 lb.), thawed

Steps:

  • Cook 1 qt. (4 cups) water, sugar, salt, vinegar and pepper in saucepan on medium heat 10 min. or until sugar and salt are dissolved, stirring occasionally. Pour into plastic container large enough to hold brining liquid and turkey. Add remaining water. Cool completely.
  • Remove and discard neck and giblets from turkey cavities.
  • Add turkey to brining liquid; cover. Refrigerate at least 10 hours or up to 24 hours. Remove turkey from liquid; rinse well with cold water. Pat dry with paper towels. Cook as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 155 mg, Sodium 650 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 40 g

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