HOW TO BRINE A GINORMOUS TURKEY

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This is an easy overnight brine for your Big Bird or even a couple of smaller birds. The secret is your picnic cooler. Cook time is brine time. If you are brining a chicken reduce the brine time to 2 - 4 hours. I don't add spices to the brine at all since I don't want to mask the flavor of the bird but if you want to add molasses or brown sugar it would be great! This works on any poultry.

Provided by Secret Agent

Categories     Poultry

Time 8h15m

Yield 1 turkey, 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (10 lb) bag ice (more or less)
2 gallons water (filtered and chlorine free)
2 cups kosher salt
1 turkey, any size that fits into your cooler
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
4 cups apple juice

Steps:

  • Line a big picnic cooler with a food grade plastic bag.
  • Boil water and salt together until all salt is dissolved and cool in fridge several hours.
  • Wash turkey inside and out and place into cooler. Add your optional add-ins to the cooled brine and cover turkey with ice and pour brine over all. Let turkey brine overnight making sure the cooler stays closed and adding ice if needed.
  • Rinse bird and continue with your recipe . Your turkey will be moist, flavorful and tender!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.6, Fat 0.1, Sodium 19558.7, Carbohydrate 19.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 18, Protein 1.3

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