Turkey Brine: Chefs Herbaceous Recipe for the Most Succulent Holiday Roast

Ingredients

• 8 cups Water (for brine concentrate)
• 1 ½ cups Kosher Salt (Diamond Crystal recommended)
• 1 cup Light Brown Sugar, packed
• 2 Tbsp Whole Black Peppercorns
• 6 large Bay Leaves (fresh or dried)
• 1 head Garlic, smashed (about 12 cloves)
• 6 sprigs Fresh Rosemary Sprigs
• 6 sprigs Fresh Thyme Sprigs
• 2 medium Oranges, quartered
• 1 gallon Cold Water or Vegetable Stock (to finish the brine)
• 4 cups Ice Cubes (optional, to speed chilling)
• 1 12–15 lbs Whole Turkey (Thawed, neck and giblets removed)