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Turkey Brine Recipe

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"I used this recipe to brine a 24lb turkey for Thanksgiving. I used capers instead of juniper berries and brined it for close to 24 hours...."
Reviewed By: add901tn

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

Container: Large Stockpot

Directions

PREP

30 mins

READY IN

30 mins

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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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 how to brine a turkey step-by-step.

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Reviewed By: add901tn's Comment:

"I used this recipe to brine a 24lb turkey for Thanksgiving. I used capers instead of juniper berries and brined it for close to 24 hours. The turkey was tender, juicy and delicious!!"