Turkey Brine Recipe
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Turkey Brine

By: SHERI GAILEY 
"This is a tasty brine for any poultry. It will make your bird very juicy, and gravy to die for!! This is enough brine for a 10 to 18 pound turkey."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (617)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
8 Hrs 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 gallons
 

Ingredients

  • 1 gallon vegetable broth
  • 1 cup sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon crushed dried rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon dried sage
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon dried savory
  • 1 gallon ice water

Directions

  1. In a large stock pot, combine the vegetable broth, sea salt, rosemary, sage, thyme, and savory. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently to be sure salt is dissolved. Remove from heat, and let cool to room temperature.
  2. When the broth mixture is cool, pour it into a clean 5 gallon bucket. Stir in the ice water.
  3. Wash and dry your turkey. Make sure you have removed the innards. Place the turkey, breast down, into the brine. Make sure that the cavity gets filled. Place the bucket in the refrigerator overnight.
  4. Remove the turkey carefully draining off the excess brine and pat dry. Discard excess brine.
  5. Cook the turkey as desired reserving the drippings for gravy. Keep in mind that brined turkeys cook 20 to 30 minutes faster so watch the temperature gauge.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2007 by maggieeleslie   view full review
I love brining but I think it's important to mention when brining in a plastic bag or...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2005 by gladysgreasy   view full review
A great brine. I doubled the recipe for a 22 lb. turkey and used 1 gal. apple juice and 1...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2006 by VACookie   view full review
Cannot even describe how amazing this was. My mom's turkeys have always been just okay, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2005 by DANAAMCMILLAN   view full review
After using this recipe for our recent Thanksgiving get-together of three families, I have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2011 by Crystal S Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Perfect Brine both times I used this recipe! The first time I used this recipe was two days...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2007 by katie   view full review
I brined my 24 lb turkey last year and it cooked uncovered in three hours. it was so tender...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2006 by I'm Not Stupid, I Know Tings   view full review
* 5 STAR RECIPE!! * I use this brine for chicken, and it's outstanding! (I omit the Savory...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2006 by RLEW0414   view full review
Made this for Christmas and my mother-in-law stated she wouldn't have deep fried turkey again....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2006 by Erin   view full review
This was my first time brining a turkey, I will NEVER do it any other way from now on! I used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2006 by CARLSTER3658   view full review
For Christmas, I brined a turkey breast in this recipe. It was the rave of the dinner. I will...

 

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