Ultimate Turkey Brine

This simple turkey brine works overnight to ensure your turkey is moist, juicy, and full of delicious flavor! Use this easy brine on a fresh turkey, not on one already injected with any other brining solution. This recipe makes enough brine for a turkey in the 15- to 20-pound range.


Recipes · Meat and Poultry · Turkey · Brine


Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Yield: 1 gallon
Servings: 30

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • 1 gallon water

  • 2 cups kosher salt

  • 1 ½ cups dark brown sugar

  • 3 large bay leaves

  • 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns

  • 2 ½ teaspoons dried rosemary

  • 2 ½ teaspoons dried thyme

  • 12 whole cloves


Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

  2. Follow desired method of cooking your turkey.

Editor's Note:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the brine ingredients. The actual amount of the brine consumed will vary.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
44 Calories
0g Fat
11g Carbs
0g Protein


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