Carlene's Turkey Brine Recipe

Name: Carlene's Turkey Brine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups water, plus enough to cover bird; 1 ½ cups kosher salt; 1 cup brown sugar; 1 head of garlic, peeled & smashed; 1 onion, coarsely chopped; 3 bay leaves, broken; 1 teaspoon ground thyme; 1 teaspoon peppercorn; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes

Servings: persons

4 cups water, plus enough to cover bird
1 ½ cups kosher salt
1 cup brown sugar
1 head of garlic, peeled & smashed
1 onion, coarsely chopped
3 bay leaves, broken
1 teaspoon ground thyme
1 teaspoon peppercorn
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes

1
Pour 4 cups of water into a large saucespan.
2
Add all other ingredients.
3
Bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring to dissolve the brown sugar and kosher salt.
4
Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
5
Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
6
Pour into a covered container and refrigerate overnight.
7
When ready to brine the bird, pour brine solution with herbs & spices over the bird.
8
Add enough cold water to cover.
9
Keep refrigerated or in a cool place.
10
When ready to prepare bird, rinse well under cold water.
11
Dry with paper towels.
12
For a crisper skin, allow bird to dry in refigerator for 24 hours before roasting.

520

kcal

Calories

123

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 4 cups water, plus enough to cover bird, 1 ½ cups kosher salt, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 head of garlic, peeled & smashed, and more.

Yes, Carlene's Turkey Brine 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.

Carlene's Turkey Brine

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