Basic Turkey Brine

Name: Basic Turkey Brine
Ingredients: 2 gallons cold water; 2 cups kosher salt; 1 cup granulated sugar; 3 teaspoons crushed garlic; fresh rosemary, thyme, and sage, about 3 to 4 twigs of each herb *; 1 teaspoon cracked allspice berries; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Basic Turkey Brine was pinched from <a href="http://southernfood.about.com/od/wholeturkeyrecipes/r/Basic-Brine-For-Turkey.htm" target="_blank">southernfood.about.com.</a>

"A dry turkey is a big disappointment, and most people agree that a simple brine helps make a juicier, tastier holiday turkey. Water, salt, sugar, and herbs make up this basic, simple brine for turkey. Use an extra large resealable plastic bag or a large plastic container, and use a plate and a large can to hold the turkey down and keep it from floating to the top of the brine...."

INGREDIENTS

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2 gallons cold water

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2 cups kosher salt

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1 cup granulated sugar

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3 teaspoons crushed garlic

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fresh rosemary, thyme, and sage, about 3 to 4 twigs of each herb *

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1 teaspoon cracked allspice berries

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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

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