Photo: Claudio Schwarz
Thanksgiving Turkey Brine
16 ingredients
5 hr
20 servings
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"Prepare yourself for a juicy flavor kiss! Brining is a popular method for improving the flavor and moisture content of lean meats like chicken, turkey, pork, and seafood. Enjoy the most juiciest and flavorful turkey you'll ever eat."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
235
Calories
33g
Protein
4g
Fat
16g
Carbs
Counts 10 of 15 ingredients — the other 5 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken | 100g cooked | 165 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Oregano | 1 tsp dried (1.8g) | 5 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Rosemary | 1 tsp dried (1.2g) | 4 |
| Thyme | 1 tsp dried (1.4g) | 4 |
| Tarragon | 1 tsp dried (0.5g) | 2 |
| Basil | 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
| Savory | not in our table | 0 |
| Marjoram | not in our table | 0 |
| Coriander | not in our table | 0 |
| Seed | 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
- 4 quarts chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons dried rosemary
- 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
- 2 tablespoons dried basil
- 2 tablespoons dried savory
- 2 tablespoons dried marjoram
- 2 tablespoons dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons dried tarragon
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 2 gallons ice, divided, or more as needed
- 1 (20 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
Directions
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