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Best Ever Brine
Brining the Thanksgiving turkey is the ultimate technique for a juicy, delicious turkey infused with flavor. A simple technique, no messy kitchen involved! The Best-Ever Brine will make for the BEST turkey you've ever had!
15
Servings
36 hour
Total cook time
Main Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup kosher salt
- 4 oranges (cut into quarters or slices)
- 1 large red onion onion (cut into quarters or slices)
- 10 garlic cloves (smashed)
- 1/4 cup peppercorns
- 2 ounces fresh thyme
- 8 ounces pure maple syrup
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
In a large food service-grade bucket or cooler, add 1 gallon hot water. Pour in salt and stir until salt is completely dissolved.
Step 2
Stir in 4-5 pounds of ice. Add in the rest of the ingredients, and place turkey (12-18 pound turkey) in brine. Add enough cold water to cover the turkey.
Step 3
Soak in brine for 12 to 36 hours. Remove turkey from brine and baked as desired.
All recipe ingredients should be cooked to a safe internal temperature according to USDA guidelines. After preparing a recipe, please store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
