Turkey Brine
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Category
Main Course
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Cusine
American
What do you need?
How to make?
Ingredients
12 cups water
1 cup kosher salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
5 cloves garlic
4 sprigs fresh rosemary
4 sprigs fresh thyme
3 whole bay leaves
2 sprigs fresh sage
4 cups broth
1-2 oranges
Directions
In a soup pot, on the stove over medium-high heat, add 4 cups water, kosher salt, brown sugar, peppercorns, garlic, rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, and sage. Bring to a gentle simmer while stirring to help dissolve the sugar and salt. When the sugar and salt are fully dissolved remove the pot from the heat. Pour in the remaining water . Add the cold broth and allow the mixture to fully cool. When the mixture is cooled add to a large food-grade container or zippered bag and brine turkey for up to 24 hours. Remove the turkey from the brine and rinse with very cold water. Dab dry with paper towels and cook according to your favorite roast turkey recipe.