Best Savory Turkey Brine Recipes

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Provided by 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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Yield liters 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 liters (1-3/4 gallons) vegetable or poultry stock or plain water
1 cup sea salt (sal de grano)
1 cup brown sugar
thyme to taste, 4-6 bay leaves, a sprig of rosemary and a head of garlic cut in half across the teeth
1-2 onions, cut into eighths
3-4 serrano peppers, cut once lengthwise
4 (more) liters of cold water

Steps:

Combine everything except cold water in a large pot. Simmer for 15 minutes or till salt and sugar are completely dissolved. Remove pot from flame and allow ingredients to cool to room temperature. Add cold water. Place large garbage bag or oven bag in a cooler. Place thawed, washed and cleaned turkey in bag and pour brine and spices over turkey. Close bag with cinch tie. Make small ice packs by placing bagged ice in large Ziplock bags. Place around turkey and cover cooler. Leave turkey in brine for two hours per kilo of weight (approximately one hour per pound). Remove turkey from brine and wash thoroughly before preparing to roast.