The BEST Turkey Brine Recipe for a Juicy Thanksgiving

The BEST Turkey Brine Recipe for a Juicy Thanksgiving

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Cooking tools:

  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Stockpot
  • Brining bag
  • Bucket
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Refrigerator

Ingredients

  • 1 gallon (3.8 liters) water
  • 1 cup (200g) kosher salt
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (100g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons black peppercorns
  • 2 tablespoons dried juniper berries (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1 medium onion, quartered
  • 2 oranges, quartered
  • 1 head of garlic, halved horizontally
  • 6 bay leaves
  • Ice (enough to chill the brine quickly)
  • 1 12-16 pound (5.4-7.3 kg) turkey, giblets removed

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