Alton Browns Turkey Brine

Alton Browns Turkey Brine

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Alton Browns Turkey Brine is the gold standard for a flavourful, juicy roast. This Easy Turkey Brine Recipe uses aromatic Alton Brown Turkey Brine Ingredients t

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Cooking tools:

  • Stockpot
  • Bucket
  • Cooler
  • Oven
  • Roasting pan
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Tongs
  • Whisk
  • Colander
  • Refrigerator

Ingredients

  • 2 gallons Water (Approx. 7.5 litres), split: 2 cups hot, rest cold
  • 2 cups Kosher Salt (Crucial: Do NOT use iodized salt)
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar (Packed)
  • 1/2 cup Honey or Maple Syrup (Optional)
  • 6 large Fresh Bay Leaves
  • 2 tablespoons Whole Black Peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon Allspice Berries (Optional)
  • 1 head Garlic Cloves (separated, peeled but left whole)
  • 3 medium Oranges (Halved or quartered)
  • 1 (4-inch) piece Fresh Ginger (Sliced, no need to peel)
  • 1 bunch Fresh Thyme (Whole sprigs)
  • 1 (12-16 lb) Turkey (Thawed, neck and giblets removed)

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