Turkey Brine

Turkey Brine

This turkey brine recipe is easy to make and will produce a juicy, flavorful bird. All you need is vegetable broth, herbs, and a food-safe bucket.

Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
5 min
Total Time
520 min
Servings
2

Instructions

  1. 1

    {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Combine broth, salt, rosemary, sage, thyme, and savory in a large stockpot. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently until salt dissolves; let cool to room temperature. Pour into a food-grade 5-gallon bucket. Stir in ice water.'}

  2. 2

    {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Pat turkey dry; remove giblets from cavity. Place turkey, breast-side down, into brine, making sure cavity fills. Refrigerate at least 8 hours, or overnight.'}

  3. 3

    {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Drain off and discard excess brine; pat turkey dry. Cook turkey as desired, reserving drippings for gravy. Note that brined turkeys often cook 20 to 30 minutes faster; start checking for doneness early.'}

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (2 servings total)

3
Calories
0 g
Protein
1 g
Carbs
0 g
Fat
0 g
Fiber
5640 mg
Sodium

Tags

publisher-tested
Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/54614/turkey-brine/
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