Reviewed: Nov. 10, 2009

awesome! I made my first turkey ever for thanksgiving last year with this recipe and I am now in charge of the turkey bc it was so great. I couldn't figure out how to fit a bucket in the fridge, so I just used my bottom crisper drawer and it worked great.

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arizzo

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Reviewed: Oct. 26, 2009

Great easy brine that really adds a nice juicy taste to your turkey.

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kac2research

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Reviewed: Oct. 18, 2009

Wonderful! I will make this time and again. I only had an eight pound turkey breast so I cut the recipe in half. I did add a full half cup of honey to the brine. We smoked the breast and it was a beautiful golden color and the texture and taste was so good. Thanks!

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PATRICIA1944

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Home Town: Plainville, Connecticut, USA

Living In: Gainesville, Florida, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 17, 2009

Awesome, Awesome, Awesome!! Super moist and delicious a huge hit!!

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jadasmom

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Reviewed: Oct. 16, 2009

This turned out real nice, but wasn't enough of a difference to warrant the extra preparation I couple of days ahead of time. I went back to my old preparation the morning of. Old habits die hard.

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Sandoo4

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Home Town: Kirkland, Illinois, USA

Living In: Marengo, Illinois, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 12, 2009

the turkey came out really juicy but SO salty!

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mrsmaggiehunter

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Reviewed: Oct. 7, 2009

I used this recipe to cook my very first turkey last year, for my family! My father-in-law who is a very good cook and cooks the turkey for Thanksgiving Dinner said that it was the best flavored turkey he had ever had! Unfortunately since this was the first turkey I'd cooked, I overcooked it and it was dry (to their standards) but it was still VERY good! The gravy was a little saltier than I'm used to, so I might try using apple juice next time!

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MaryBelle

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Reviewed: Sep. 8, 2009

This will be our Thanksgiving turkey brine for every Thanksgiving here on out! Very moist and fabulous!

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megmason

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Home Town: Anderson, Indiana, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 21, 2009

unbelievable made this for thanksgiving and i will be making all future turkeys this way - my fiance and little girl were floored - this is a must try and a keeper

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julieannhall

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Reviewed: Aug. 8, 2009

I used this to brine some cut up chicken I was going to be grilling. I left it in for around 10 hours. It was the best, juiciest grilled chicken my family and I have ever had. I will use this again and again. Thanks so much!

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NHmomof3

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Reviewed: Jul. 24, 2009

Superb! I followed the recipe exactly the first time. The turkey was delicious and very moist! Modifications we have tried: ---Add 1 tablespoon juniper berries. ---Add zest from one orange, 1/2 cup dried cranberries and 1 teaspoon juniper berries. ---Use chicken broth and double the rosemary, and add lemon zest. ----Add 1 teaspoon dried lavendar. ----Add 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon peppercorns and zest from one lemon. Each of these combinations was wonderful. The amount of salt and water seems to be perfect to push the moisture and flavors into the meat. I have used this brine for turkey, chicken and pork, and have found it to be easy and delicious each time.

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margiebirds

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Reviewed: Jul. 21, 2009

Amazing! I wanted to brine one boneless skinless chicken breast, so I cut this down to one serving and followed the recipe. After 24 hours, I pulled it out to cook it and although the internal temp almost reached 190(I wasn't paying attention) it was still completely juicy and flavorful! I will use this every time I want a juicy piece of meat. The flavor was so good I didn't need to add any seasoning. Oh, I diced up the chicken, layered it on top of box stuffing, topped it with mashed potatoes and turkey gravy and it was a little Thanksgiving bowl of goodness. In July. :) I highly recommend this anyway you end up using your chicken!

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Sarah

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Reviewed: Jul. 17, 2009

This makes the best turkey. Use the vegetable stock recipe on this site and follow BHG instructions to cook turkey. Can't fail.

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momica

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Reviewed: Jun. 20, 2009

BEST EVER!!! Won't use another brine for my turkey or chickens! Even works on game hens.

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KnitGoddess

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Reviewed: Apr. 12, 2009

This is the best Turkey Brine! Everyone raved about our turkey and how good it tasted- it was sooo moist & tender!!

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Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2009

Awesome! Especially if you smoke the turkey afterwards :-)

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JacksMama

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Reviewed: Mar. 9, 2009

We've used this brine on our Thanksgiving turkey for the last two years and it is fantastic. We store it in the garage over night since it's cold enough and we never have room in the fridge at the holidays. We grill our turkey and it is the absolute best we've had.

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Cat

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Reviewed: Feb. 27, 2009

Prepared our organic fresh turkey this way at Thanksgiving, and it was amazing. Will do this again next year!

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Anne in Minnesota

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Home Town: Madison, Wisconsin, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 8, 2009

worked great! Used this at CHristmas this year and everyone loved it!

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Reviewed: Feb. 7, 2009

This is my new turkey recipe! I use it every year now! Get rave reviews. I do cut back on the salt. I also cook this 1 day before. I carve my turkey and put it in broth in a pan (9x13). I have 17-20 people every year, and all I have to do with the turkey before dinner is put the pan in the oven to heat. It is moist and delish. The drippings make the BEST gravy! I take all the drippings and refigerate them. The oils harden on the top. I use that to make a roux to thicken the rest of the drippings. The gravey really is just the drippings, a little broth, and the roux to thicken. (I also strain it) Again, RAVE reviews! Try it it is really the best! -Thanks for this!

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