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Simple Turkey Brine

A simple turkey brine made with brown sugar and spices is the key to having a moist, juicy, and delicious Thanksgiving turkey to impress your family.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 30 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 44
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 gallon water
  • 2 cups kosher salt
  • 1.5 cups dark brown sugar
  • 3 large bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
  • 2.5 teaspoons dried rosemary
  • 2.5 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 12 whole cloves

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients.
  2. Bring water to a boil in a large stockpot.
  3. Stir in salt and brown sugar until dissolved; return to a boil.
  4. Add bay leaves, peppercorns, rosemary, thyme, and cloves. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
  5. Remove from the heat and let cool completely before using.
  6. Place thawed turkey into a large non-reactive container. Pour in cooled brine.
  7. Pour in enough cool water to cover turkey with liquid. Refrigerate 8 to 12 hours.
  8. Remove turkey from brine and let sit on counter for about 2 hours.
  9. Follow your favorite recipe to cook your turkey.

Nutrition

Calories: 44kcalCarbohydrates: 11gSodium: 6081mgSugar: 11g

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