Turkey Brine
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.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brine, turkey, turkey brine
Servings: 1 turkey brine
Calories: 1942kcal
- 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
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.
Serving: 1 | Calories: 1942kcal | Carbohydrates: 349g | Protein: 78g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 267mg | Sodium: 170374mg | Potassium: 2606mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 290g | Vitamin A: 306IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 1032mg | Iron: 12mg