The Recipe Rebel · by Ashley Fehr★ 4.6 (10)
Turkey Brine
NUTRITION · PER SERVING1030M COOK
CAL 41%·PRO 100%
CARBS 9G4% OF CAL
0G FIBER2G OTHER7G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 34G37% OF CAL
9G SAT25G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A simple brine mixture of salt, sugar, herbs, and spices for turkey or other poultry. Applied before roasting, it ensures tender, flavorful meat with juicy results.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 10- 2 litres or quarts water
- 1 cup table salt ((reduce to ¾ cup for a smaller turkey, or if brining longer than 18 hours))
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoons black peppercorns
- 6 garlic cloves
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 ½ gallons ice water
- ¼ cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 whole turkey ((mine was 11-12 pounds))
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 1030M
CAL 41%·PRO 100%
CARBS 9G4% OF CAL
0G FIBER2G OTHER7G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 34G37% OF CAL
9G SAT25G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 10m
- Cook
- 3h
- Sodium
- 10521mg
- Total sugar
- 7g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 1189mg
- Calcium
- 97mg
- Iron
- 5mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 10M
- SODIUM
- 10521MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.