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turkey brine

yield 13 -24 lb turkey
prep time 5 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For turkey brine

  • 1 gal
    vegetable broth
  • 1 gal
    apple juice
  • 1 c
    kosher salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    rosemary, dried
  • 1 Tbsp
    thyme, dried
  • 1 Tbsp
    savory
  • 1 Tbsp
    sage, dried

How To Make turkey brine

  • 1
    In a large stock pot, combine all ingredients and heat until boiling. Stir to make sure salt is dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool until room temperature.
  • 2
    Remove innards from turkey and rinse. Pat dry. Place turkey in brine, breast side down. Place in refrigerator at least overnight.
  • 3
    Remove turkey carefully. Drain excess brine and pat dry. Cook turkey as desired carefully watching thermometer as turkey will cook quicker.
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