turkey brine

Name: Turkey Brine
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 13
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 gallon(s) vegetable broth; 1 gallon(s) apple juice; 1 cup(s) kosher salt; 1 tablespoon(s) rosemary, dried; 1 tablespoon(s) thyme, dried; 1 tablespoon(s) savory; 1 tablespoon(s) sage, dried

17 Pinches

Kim Olson

Updated on Nov 25, 2014

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prep time 5 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 13-24 lb turkey

Ingredients

1 gallon vegetable broth
1 gallon apple juice
1 cup kosher salt
1 tablespoon rosemary, dried
1 tablespoon thyme, dried
1 tablespoon savory
1 tablespoon sage, dried

How To Make turkey brine

Step 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.

Step 2

Remove innards from turkey and rinse. Pat dry. Place turkey in brine, breast side down. Place in refrigerator at least overnight.
Step 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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