Simple Turkey Brine
Course: TurkeyCuisine: EuropeanPrep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30
minutesAdditional Time
10
minutesTotal Time
10 hrs 45 mins
Servings
30
Yield
1 gallon
Ingredients
1 gallon — water
2 cups — kosher salt
1 ½ cups — dark brown sugar
3 large — bay leaves
1 tablespoon — whole black peppercorns
2 ½ teaspoons — dried rosemary
2 ½ teaspoons — dried thyme
12 — whole cloves
Directions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Bring water to a boil in a large stockpot.
- Stir in salt and brown sugar until dissolved; return to a boil.
- Add bay leaves, peppercorns, rosemary, thyme, and cloves. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and let cool completely before using.
- Place thawed turkey into a large non-reactive container. Pour in cooled brine.
- Pour in enough cool water to cover turkey with liquid. Refrigerate 8 to 12 hours.
- Remove turkey from brine and let sit on counter for about 2 hours.
- Follow your favorite recipe to cook your turkey.
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