GRANDMA'S FARMHOUSE TURKEY BRINE

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A must-do for the most tasty and juicy turkey utilizing traditional ingredients which compliment a roasting bird. The roasting pan juices make for the worlds best gravy. Do not add salt to your gravy; the brine juices have done that for you. Enjoy a prairie favorite!

Provided by Blair

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups kosher salt
3 tablespoons poultry seasoning
3 tablespoons onion powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
4 quarts vegetable broth
2 quarts water
3 cups cranberry juice

Steps:

  • Stir the salt, poultry seasoning, onion powder, and black pepper together in a large stockpot. Pour in the vegetable stock, water, and cranberry juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
  • To use, submerge a turkey into the cooled brine and refrigerate 12 to 16 hours to brine. Drain the turkey and pat dry before roasting according to your recipe's directions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.9 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1.4 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 27089.9 mg, Sugar 20.8 g

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