Deep Hydration Protocol: The 18-Hour Turkey Transformation | Byte The Chef

Ingredients

• 1 whole turkey, up to 18 pounds (thawed completely if frozen)
• 2 gallon water, filtered preferred
• 2 cup kosher salt, Diamond Crystal or Morton both acceptable
• 1 cup light brown sugar, packed measure
• 0.25 cup paprika, sweet Hungarian variety optimal
• 0.25 cup chili powder, standard American blend
• 2 tbsp onion powder, granulated fine
• 2 tbsp garlic powder, not granulated garlic
• 2 tsp cayenne pepper, adjust to heat tolerance
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes, crushed medium-hot variety