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Juniper Brine
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Juniper Brine

11 ingredients Makes 3 1/2 quarts brine, enough for a 10- to 25-pound turkey openrecipes
Juniper Brine
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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 · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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