Photo: Claudio Schwarz
Ultimate Turkey Brine
8 ingredients
5 min + 20 min
30 servings
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"Simple overnight brine that will make any turkey moist and tasty. You can use this recipe for turkeys in the 15 to 20-pound range. Brining works best for fresh turkeys; you should definitely not brine any turkey that is already injected with a 'solution.'"
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
72
Calories
0g
Protein
1g
Fat
18g
Carbs
Counts 7 of 8 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 7 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 |
| Rosemary | 1 tsp dried (1.2g) | 4 |
| Thyme | 1 tsp dried (1.4g) | 4 |
| 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
- 1 gallon water
- 2 cups kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar
- 12 whole cloves
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
- 2 1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary
- 2 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
Directions
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