Preppy Kitchen · by John Kanell★ 5.0 (3)

Turkey Brine Recipe

Name: Turkey Brine Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 1455 min
Yield: 1, 1 gallon/18 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 gallon water (divided (3.8L)); 1 cup kosher salt ((240g)); ½ cup packed light or dark brown sugar ((110g)); 2 oranges; 6 sprigs rosemary (leaves removed); 6 sprigs fresh thyme; 6 garlic cloves (smashed); 2 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons whole peppercorns

NUTRITION · PER SERVING1455M COOK

CAL 31%·PRO 12%

CARBS 160G100% OF CAL

13G FIBER15G OTHER132G TOTAL SUGAR

FAT 1G1% OF CAL

0G SAT1G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

A wet brine with fresh herbs, citrus, and spices for infusing turkey with moisture and flavor. A foundational technique requiring overnight soaking before cooking.

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Ingredients

serves 1

1 gallon water (divided (3.8L))
1 cup kosher salt ((240g))
½ cup packed light or dark brown sugar ((110g))
2 oranges
6 sprigs rosemary (leaves removed)
6 sprigs fresh thyme
6 garlic cloves (smashed)
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons whole peppercorns

At a glance

PER SERVING · TIME 1455M