Amazing Turkey Brine

Prep:

10 m

Cook:

9 h 25 m

Ready in:

9 h 35 m

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Simple brine for turkey: The yummiest turkey recipe that packs all of the flavor and juiciness!

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Servings: 5

Water

2 gal, divided

Salt

2 1/2 cup

Brown sugar

1/2 cup

Orange

1, cut into rounds

Dried bay leaves

Black peppercorns

1 tbsp

Allspice berries

1 tsp

Lemon

1, cut into rounds

Garlic

6 cloves, smashed

Fresh rosemary

4 sprigs

Fresh sage

4 sprigs

Combine 8 cups of water with salt, sugar, orange, lemon, garlic, rosemary, sage, bay leaves, peppercorns, and allspice berries in a pot over medium heat. Stirring, bring to a boil. Then, allow it to simmer until salt and brown sugar have dissolved. Remove from heat.
Add the remaining 24 cups of water. Stir. Allow it to cool completely.
Submerge the turkey in the brine. Brine overnight. Then, rinse the turkey and pat dry with paper towels.

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