Tamari Soy Sauce Turkey Brine - San-J

Ingredients

• 1 16-24 pound turkey (thawed and not pre-treated)
• Brine Base
• 2 gallons cold water (divided)
• 1/2 cup salt
• 1 10- oz bottle San-J Tamari Soy Sauce
• Optional Ingredients
• Orange or lemon; peels or wedges
• Red pepper flakes
• Garlic cloves or powder
• Ginger root or powder
• Peppercorns
• Sage (dried or fresh)
• Thyme (dried or fresh)
• Bay leaves
• Whole cloves
• Equipment
• You need a container large enough to hold your turkey submerged in 2 gallons of water and able to keep cool for at least 8 hours
• A large stock pot with lid or a food-safe bucket with lid and some space in the refrigerator
• Or the crisper drawer lined with a large brining bag
• Or a cooler filled with ice