Turkey Brine Recipe
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Turkey Brine Recipe

NUTRITION · PER SERVING1440M COOK
CAL 23%·PRO 100%
CARBS 11G9% OF CAL
0G FIBER9G ADDED1G INTRINSIC1G OTHER10G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 7G14% OF CAL
2G SAT5G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

A simple brine made from salt, sugar, broth, citrus, herbs, and spices used to cure turkey for 12 hours or more. This preparation ensures the bird stays moist and develops deep, complex flavor.

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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 20
  • 12 to 20 pound turkey
  • 1 gallon warm water
  • 1 cup kosher salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 10 cloves garlic (smashed)
  • 1 large carrot (thinly sliced)
  • 1 large lemon (sliced, slices cut into half-moons)
  • orange peel of 1 large orange (torn into several pieces)
  • 1 tablespoon peppercorns
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves
PREP
15M
SODIUM
4842MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.