SAVORY TURKEY BRINE

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Brining a turkey makes for a juicier bird, and this brine--with sage, celery seed, thyme and soy sauce--brings plenty of flavor too.

Provided by Kikkoman

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Kikkoman

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 gallons cold water
10 ounces Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce
½ cup kosher salt
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons dried sage
2 tablespoons dried celery seed
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • The night before roasting, remove giblets and turkey neck; rinse turkey inside and out. In a large stock pot or 5 gallon bucket mix water with remaining ingredients. Stir well until all the salt is dissolved. Place turkey in the pot cover with a lid and refrigerate overnight or at least 8 hours. Remove turkey from the brine, rinsing well. Follow your regular cooking instructions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 27.6 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.8 g, Sodium 2674.8 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

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