Best Turkey Brine Recipe

Best Turkey Brine

Category		Entrees - Maindishes
Sub Category		Holiday Dish

Ingredients

-	2.5 gallons cold water
-	2 C kosher salt
-	1 C sugar
-	2 Bay leaves torn into pieces
-	1 bunch fresh thyme or 4 T dried
-	1 whole head of garlic, cloves separated and peeled
-	3 whole allspice berries, crushed
-	4 juniper berries, smashed


Instructions


Place the water in a large nonreactive pot that can easily hold the liquid and the turkey. Add all the ingredients and stir for a minute or two until the sugar and salt disolve.


Put the turkey into the brine and refrigerate 24 hours. If turkey floats to the top, weight it down with a plate and cans to keep it completely submerged.


You may half or double this recipe. The important thing is to prepare enough brine to cover the turkey completely.


To roast: Remove the bird from the brine, rinse and drain well. Pat dry.


Serving Suggestions

Thanksgiving

Originally Submitted 11/23/2008

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Best Turkey Brine Recipe

Best Turkey Brine

Best Turkey Brine Recipe - Entrees - Maindishes