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Dry Brined Turkey
Photo: Claudio Schwarz

Dry Brined Turkey

7 ingredients 20 min + 3 hr 8 openrecipes
Dry Brined Turkey

Want to try a simple brining technique this year? If so, try this super easy dry brine. If you’re intimidated by the thought of a wet brine, this might be the technique for you. Plan to begin the process about 24 hours before you place your thawed turkey in the oven.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

342
Calories
33g
Protein
15g
Fat
17g
Carbs

Counts 6 of 7 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Carrot 1 medium (61g) 25
Celery 1 stalk (40g) 6
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 whole (12 To 14 Lb. Size) Turkey (thawed If Applicable)
  • 6 Tablespoons Kosher Salt
  • 1 whole Large Onion, Sliced
  • 1 whole Large Carrot, Sliced
  • 1 stalk (Large Size) Celery, Sliced
  • 2 cups Water
  • 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Softenend

Directions

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By tastykitchen · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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