Brined Turkey Recipe

Name: Brined Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 2 quarts water; 2 cups kosher salt; 1 cup white sugar; 2 gallons cold water; 3 sprigs fresh rosemary, or more to taste; 3 sprigs fresh thyme, or more to taste; 1 tablespoon crushed garlic; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 (16 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed

Servings: persons

2 quarts water
2 cups kosher salt
1 cup white sugar
2 gallons cold water
3 sprigs fresh rosemary, or more to taste
3 sprigs fresh thyme, or more to taste
1 tablespoon crushed garlic
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (16 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed

1
Bring 2 quarts water to a boil in a large pot; stir kosher salt and white sugar into the water to dissolve completely. Remove from heat and let cool somewhat before transferring to a large food-safe container large enough to hold the brine and turkey, but small enough to fit in your refrigerator. Pour 2 gallons cold water into the container; add rosemary sprigs, thyme sprigs, garlic, Allspice, and black pepper.
2
Gently submerge turkey into the brine; refrigerate for 12 to 36 hours.
3
Remove turkey from the brine and rinse both inside and outside thoroughly. Discard brine.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 quarts water, 2 cups kosher salt, 1 cup white sugar, 2 gallons cold water, and more.

Yes, Brined Turkey falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Brined Turkey

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