TURKEY/CHICKEN BRINE

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Categories     turkey     Thanksgiving     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 gallons water
1 1/2 cups canning or Kosher salt (don't use reg. salt!)
3 TBL minced garlic
1 TBL ground black pepper
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup brown sugar
Ok to add other things such as orange juice, sliced onions, etc.

Steps:

  • Dissolve the salt in hot water then add to the cold water. In a large bucket/container/brine bag mix together the water, salt, garlic, pepper, Worcestershire sauce and brown sugar. Store in a refrigerator/ice chest and soak turkey for 2 days before smoking or roasting. Rinse thoroughly, maybe even soak in fresh water for 15-60 minutes, then pat dry. Cook in oven at 500 degrees for 15 minutes, then reduce to normal temp. (usually 350) until finished. Let rest for 5-15 minutes before carving.

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