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Easy Turkey Brine Recipe
Learn how to brine a turkey for a juicy turkey every time! You can use this turkey brine for Juicy Roast Turkey or Smoked Turkey. If you don't have a container large enough to accommodate a whole turkey, you can also use a turkey bag inside a large bowl or pot.
👥 24 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 5 min⏳ Prep: 5 min👤 Natasha Kravchuk📖 natashaskitchen
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●pot
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Prepare your Turkey - make sure the Turkey* is fully thawed (see How to Thaw a Turkey here) and remove the bag of giblets and neck from the turkey's cavity.
2
Make the Brine - Combine brine ingredients and 1 gallon of water in a container large enough to hold and submerge your brine and your turkey, or use a turkey brining bag set in a large bowl. Stir until sugar and salt are dissolved and the liquid turns clear.
lukewarm water16 cupscold water8 cups
3
Add the turkey and add more cold water to ensure the turkey is fully submerged. I added an additional 8 cups of cold water (this will vary depending on the size of your turkey and the size of your tub/container/pot. Store in the refrigerator for 8 to ⏱️ 12 hours or overnight.
lukewarm water16 cupscold water8 cups
4
Remove the turkey from the brine and discard the brine. Carefully rinse your turkey to avoid splatter* and dry all over. If a crispy skin is desired, we recommend letting it sit on a platter uncovered in the refrigerator for ⏱️ 8-12 hours before cooking your turkey.
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