Turkey Brine
Prep Time: 30 minutes
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Ingredients
- 12 to 14 lb. turkey (not pre-basted or kosher)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups kosher salt
- 2 bay leaves, broken into pieces
- 1/3 cup fresh chopped thyme
- 1 head of garlic, peel and separate cloves
- 4 juniper berries, smashed
- 4 allspice berries, whole 
 
An easy to prepare brine to enhance the flavor and retain the moisture when preparing turkey, as
well as other types of
poultry. Be sure to select a turkey
that is not pre-basted or kosher when brining. Let us show you
href="http://www.recipetips.com/kitchen-tips/t--433/brining-a-turkey.asp">how to brine a turkey step-by-step.
 
Directions
  • Combine the sugar, salt and 4 quarts of water in a large bowl and stir until the sugar
    and salt are dissolved. Add the remaining ingredients.
  • Place the turkey in the stockpot
    and add the brining solution. Add enough cold water to the stockpot so that the turkey is completely

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submerged.
  • Cover the container and place in the refrigerator or another cold storage area.
    Allow the turkey to stand in the brining solution for about 10 to 12 hours.
  • After the
    required soaking time, remove it from the container and thoroughly rinse under cold water. The
    brining solution should be discarded because it cannot be reused.
  • The turkey can be cooked
    using several cooking methods, such as roasting, grilling and deep frying.

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