EASY TURKEY BRINE RECIPE FOR THE MOST FLAVORFUL TURKEY OF YOUR LIFE!

EASY Turkey Brine Recipe for the Most Flavorful Turkey of Your Life! image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 12-pound to 20-pound turkey, ((not kosher, saline-injected, or previously brined))
1 gallon warm water
1 cup kosher salt
1 cup granulated sugar
4 cups chicken broth
10 garlic cloves, (smashed)
1 carrot, (thinly sliced)
1 lemon, (sliced, slices cut into half-moons)
orange peel of 1 large orange, (torn into several pieces)
1 tablespoon peppercorns
4 sprigs fresh thyme
4 sprigs fresh rosemary
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

Place a gallon of warm water in a large pot, bucket, or bin.
Stir in salt and sugar; stir until dissolved.
Stir in chicken broth.
Add garlic, carrot slices, lemon slices, orange peel, peppercorns, thyme, rosemary, and parsley; stir to combine.
Carefully submerge the turkey in the brine. Add more water, if needed, to make sure the brine covers the turkey entirely.
Cover with a plastic bag and top with heavy item, like a brick or a heavy plate, to keep the turkey submerged.
Refrigerate for a minimum of 12 hours, and up to 24 to 48 hours.
If fridge space is limited, use a cooler. Place brine and turkey in a large brining bag. Seal the bag closed and place it inside the cooler. Cover with lots of ice and set in a dark, cool place until ready to use.
When ready to cook, take turkey out of the brine and pat dry with paper towels.
Continue to roast the turkey as usual.