Tastes Better From Scratch · by Lauren Allen★ 5.0 (135)

Turkey Brine Recipe

Name: Turkey Brine Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 735 min
Yield: 1, 1 turkey
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 gallon water (, divded); ½ cup Kosher salt; ½ cup brown sugar; 5-6 large garlic cloves (, peeled); 3-4 bay leaves; 1 1/2 Tablespoons black peppercorns; 2 large oranges (peel and juice); 1 large lemon (peel and juice); 4 sprigs fresh thyme; 4 sprigs fresh rosemary; 10-15 lb whole turkey*

NUTRITION · PER SERVING735M COOK

CAL 23%·PRO 4%

CARBS 119G100% OF CAL

3G FIBER9G OTHER107G TOTAL SUGAR

FAT 1G2% OF CAL

1G SAT0G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

A flavorful brine for turkey made with citrus, herbs, and spices that guarantees a juicy result whether smoked, roasted, or grilled. This is a preparation step, not a standalone dish.

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Ingredients

serves 1

1 gallon water (, divded)
½ cup Kosher salt
½ cup brown sugar
5-6 large garlic cloves (, peeled)
3-4 bay leaves
1 1/2 Tablespoons black peppercorns
2 large oranges (peel and juice)
1 large lemon (peel and juice)
4 sprigs fresh thyme
4 sprigs fresh rosemary
10-15 lb whole turkey*

At a glance

PER SERVING · TIME 735M