TURKEY BRINE

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A great marinating process that tenderizes the meat of the turkey. It creates a moist, juicy and well-seasoned turkey. No need to cook the brine.

Provided by StreetChef

Categories     Christmas

Time 12h5m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 whole turkey (fresh or fully defrosted)
1 1/2 cups kosher salt
1 gallon water
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
4 dried bay leaves
1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh thyme (optional)

Steps:

  • Cover a large pot or bucket with a plastic bag and add water, kosher salt, cracked black pepper and bay leaves sage and thyme.
  • Stir mixture completely to dissolve salt.
  • Place fresh turkey in pot and completely submerge it. Wrap plastic bag around the top of turkey.
  • Place in the fridge or a cool area such as your cellar or garage.
  • The brining process takes approximately 10-12 hours and is best done the night before the turkey is roasted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 9476.3, Fat 445.1, SaturatedFat 125.1, Cholesterol 3488.4, Sodium 173264.1, Carbohydrate 304, Fiber 106.9, Protein 1078.7

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