Turkey Brine Recipe | Recipe Cart

Turkey Brine Recipe | Recipe Cart

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Brine your 12-15 pound turkey for a flavorful meal with this easy recipe from Amy Nash. Perfect for Thanksgiving!

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Cooking tools:

  • Stove
  • Pot
  • Bucket
  • Cooler
  • Measuring cup
  • Spoon
  • Peeler
  • Chef's knife
  • Refrigerator
  • Paper towel

Ingredients

  • 2 gallons cold water ((8 quarts or 32 cups of water))
  • 1 1/2 cups coarse Kosher salt (or 1 cup table salt)
  • 1 1/4 cups packed dark brown sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons whole black peppercorns
  • 2 Tablespoons allspice berries
  • 3-5 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2-3 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 5 cloves garlic, (smashed)
  • 1-2 oranges, (rind peeled off in ribbons)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 bag ice
  • 1 clean 5-gallon bucket, (pot, or other large container)
  • 1 (12-15 pound) turkey

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