This page requires that scripting be enabled in your browser to function properly. If you need help enabling scripting, please vist our
technical FAQ page.

- - Country Potato Salad A picnic classic, this country-style potato salad has a zesty zing! »
- - Top Grilling Recipes The best of burgers, chicken, and grilled sides. »
- - Grilling for Grads Easy recipes for graduation party success. »
- - Menu Planner A year's worth of menus costs less than one take-out dinner. »

More Recipes Like This
Orange Turkey Brine
Joe's Turkey Brine
Apple Brine for Turkey the Night Before Cooking
Simple Chicken Brine
Grandma's Farmhouse Turkey Brine
more »
Top Related Articles
Whiskeys of the World
How to Mix a Cocktail
Brining Turkey
Top 5 Wine and Food Matches for Spring
Classic Whiskey Cocktails: American Style
Five Valentine's Day Dinners for Two
Classic Vodka Cocktails
Classic Tequila Cocktails
Classic Rum Cocktails
Beer 101
Related Collections
Peppercorns
Turkey Brine
Christmas Recipes
Low-Cholesterol Recipes
Thanksgiving Recipes

1 of

ADVERTISE WITH US

Posted:

| View All »

left

1 of 15

right

Maple Turkey Brine

By: US92

"This is Dave's favorite brine for Thanksgiving turkey. It can be used on any kind of poultry and pork. It gives a sweet, maple flavor to meats."

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (3)

Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
20 Min

Ready In:
1 Hr 35 Min

Servings (Help)

US Metric Calculate

Original Recipe Yield 18 cups

Ingredients

4 quarts water, divided
2 cups dark brown sugar
1 cup soy sauce
1 cup maple syrup
3/4 cup sea salt
8 cloves whole garlic cloves, peeled
6 bay leaves
3 large fresh thyme sprigs
2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
1 cup sour mash whiskey

Directions

Place 2 quarts of water in a large pot over medium heat, and stir in brown sugar, soy sauce, maple syrup, sea salt, garlic cloves, bay leaves, thyme sprigs, peppercorns, and whiskey. Stir to dissolve brown sugar and salt; bring to a boil. Remove from heat, and stir in remaining 2 quarts of water. Allow brine to cool completely before using.