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Juniper Brine
11 ingredients
Makes 3 1/2 quarts brine, enough for a 10- to 25-pound turkey
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
75
Calories
1g
Protein
1g
Fat
19g
Carbs
Counts 8 of 9 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Clove | 1 tsp ground (2g) | 7 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Allspice | 1 tsp ground (1.9g) | 5 |
| Thyme | 1 tsp dried (1.4g) | 4 |
| Sage | 1 tsp ground (0.7g) | 2 |
| Bay Leaf | 1 leaf (0.6g) | 2 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup (3 ounces or 85 grams) Diamond Crystal brand kosher salt
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 6 whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon juniper berries, crushed (see Cook's Note)
- 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns, crushed (see Cook’s Note)
- 2 teaspoons whole allspice berries, crushed (see Cook’s Note)
- 5 fresh sage leaves
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 8 cups hot water
- 4 cups ice water
Directions
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By epicurious ·
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