Simple Turkey Brine
Bring effortless flavor to your table by following this simple turkey brine recipe with ingredients that are probably already in your pantry.
Ingredients
- 12-16 lb turkey thawed
- 1 cup kosher salt
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup black peppercorns
- 2 tbsp granulated garlic
- 1 tbsp molasses
- 4 bay leaves
- 2 sprigs of rosemary
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 gallon water
- Ice
Instructions
- Combine water, kosher salt, brown sugar, peppercorns, garlic, molasses, bay leaves, rosemary, and cinnamon stick in a large pot. Bring to a boil and stir until salt and sugar are dissolved.
- Remove brine from heat and allow to cool.
- Place clean uncooked turkey into food grade container. Pour cooled brine and ice over the turkey. Seal the container and allow to rest for 16-24 hours at 40°F (or below).
- Discard brine solution and rinse turkey with water. Pat dry and allow to air dry before cooking.
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