Description
A flavorful brine for Thanksgiving turkey that enhances moisture and taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup kosher salt
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 gallon water
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon allspice berries
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 orange, sliced
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine water, salt, and sugar. Heat until dissolved.
- Add peppercorns, allspice, rosemary, thyme, garlic, and orange slices.
- Remove from heat and let the brine cool completely.
- Submerge the turkey in the brine, ensuring it is fully covered.
- Refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.
- Remove the turkey from the brine and rinse under cold water.
- Pat dry and cook as desired.
Notes
- Brining improves flavor and moisture.
- Use a non-reactive container for brining.
- Adjust salt and sugar to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Brining
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: thanksgiving turkey brine