How to Dry Brine a Turkey | Recipe Cart

How to Dry Brine a Turkey | Recipe Cart

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Discover how to dry brine a delicious 16+ lb turkey with a blend of salt, pepper, herbs, and citrus for perfect Thanksgiving flavor. Easy steps included.

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Cooking tools:

  • Roasting pan
  • Roasting rack
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Pastry brush
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Mixing bowl
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring spoon
  • Microplane
  • Saucepan
  • Plastic wrap
  • Zip-top bag
  • Paper towel
  • Oven mitt

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp coarse kosher salt (I use Morton's Kosher Salt (coarse grain sea salt may be used))
  • 1 tbsp coarse grind black pepper
  • 1 tbsp thyme finely chopped (fresh or dry)
  • 1 tbsp sage finely chopped (fresh or dry)
  • 1 tbsp clementine peel finely zested (any citrus may be used)
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1-2 carrots rough cut
  • 1 onion rough cut
  • 3-4 stalks celery rough cut
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled
  • 16-20 lb turkey (fresh or frozen)
  • rough cut onion, carrot, sage, thyme and orange skin ( for inside the turkey (optional))

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