Turkey Brine
Description
This turkey brine recipe is easy to make and will produce a juicy, flavorful bird. All you need is vegetable broth, herbs, and a food-safe bucket.
Ingredients
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1 gallon vegetable broth
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1 cup sea salt
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1 tablespoon crushed dried rosemary
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1 tablespoon dried sage
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1 tablespoon dried thyme
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1 tablespoon dried savory
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1 gallon ice water
Directions
1
Combine broth, salt, rosemary, sage, thyme, and savory in a large stockpot. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently until salt dissolves; let cool to room temperature. Pour into a food-grade 5-gallon bucket. Stir in ice water.
2
Pat turkey dry; remove giblets from cavity. Place turkey, breast-side down, into brine, making sure cavity fills. Refrigerate at least 8 hours, or overnight.
3
Drain off and discard excess brine; pat turkey dry. Cook turkey as desired, reserving drippings for gravy. Note that brined turkeys often cook 20 to 30 minutes faster; start checking for doneness early.