 | | 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 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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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Container: Large Stockpot
|  | | 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 |
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