Out of this world brine
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which means it's time to start thinking about how you're going to prepare your turkey. One of the best ways to ensure a juicy, flavorful bird is to brine it before cooking. Brining is a simple process that involves soaking the turkey in a saltwater solution for several hours or overnight. If you're looking for the best way to prepare your turkey this year, give this brine a try. You won't be disappointed!
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sea salt
- 1 gallon Water
- 1 tbsp Black peppercorns
- ½ cup Light brown sugar
- 3 Bay leaves
- 3 Cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 sprigs Fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs Fresh sage
- Ice cubes as needed
Instructions
- In a large pot or container, combine 1 cup sea salt and 1 cup per gallon of water.
- Add peppercorns, brown sugar, bay leaves, garlic, thyme sprigs and sage sprigs. Stir until everything is dissolved in the water.
- Add enough ice cubes to cool the brine down to room temperature.
- Place the turkey in the brine and make sure it is completely submerged in liquid by putting something heavy on top (like a plate).
- Refrigerate for 8-14 hours.
- Remove from refrigerator and rinse off any excess brine with cold water before roasting your turkey according to recipe instructions or preferences.
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