Turkey Brine Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 2 cups kosher salt
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 5 fresh sage leaves
• 1 fresh thyme sprig
• 1 fresh rosemary sprig
• 2 quarts water
• 2 quarts cold water
• 2 turkey-size oven roasting bags
• 1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)
• HERB BUTTER:
• 2 cups butter, softened
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs
• 1/3 cup fresh sage leaves
• 1/3 cup fresh rosemary leaves
• 1/4 cup fresh thyme leaves
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper