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Turkey Brine
Tara Noland
This amazing maple-flavored Turkey Brine will give you excellent results every time if you are roasting or smoking the bird. It is our favorite and we have used it for years.
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Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
15
minutes
mins
Cuisine
American
Servings
1
turkey brine
Ingredients
6
quarts
water
1½
cups
Kosher salt
1½
cups
maple syrup
use the good stuff
2
fresh bunches of thyme
2 Tbsp. dry
6
bay leaves
4
large cloves garlic
crushed
2-3
Tbsp.
black peppercorns
1-15
lb
turkey
Instructions
Place all ingredients except poultry in a large stockpot. Bring to boil and cook until salt dissolves. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
Once cool, put the poultry in the brine and refrigerate overnight. Turn once if possible.
Equipment
365 Everyday Value, Organic Pure 100% Grade A Maple Syrup, Dark Color Robust Taste, 32 Fl Oz (Packaging May Vary)
Large Turkey Brine Bags Heavy Duty for Turkey or Ham XL, 2 pack, with Cooking Twine
Tramontina 80117/581DS 24 Qt. Stainless Steel Covered Stock Pot, Quarts
Nutrition calculation is an estimation only. If you need nutritional calculations for medical reasons, please use a source that you trust.
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