Mean Chef'S Maple Brine Recipe

Name: Mean Chef'S Maple Brine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups brown sugar; 1 cup maple syrup; 3/4 cup kosher salt; 3 heads garlic, cloves separated, not peeled; 6 bay leaves; 1 1/2 cups fresh ginger, unpeeled, chopped; 2 teaspoons dried chili pepper flakes; 1 1/2 cups soy sauce; 5 sprigs fresh thyme; 3 quarts water

Servings: persons

2 cups brown sugar
1 cup maple syrup
3/4 cup kosher salt
3 heads garlic, cloves separated, not peeled
6 bay leaves
1 1/2 cups fresh ginger, unpeeled, chopped
2 teaspoons dried chili pepper flakes
1 1/2 cups soy sauce
5 sprigs fresh thyme
3 quarts water

1
Combine all ingredients in large stainless steel pot.
2
Bring to simmer, remove from heat and cool completely Remove turkey neck and giblets.
3
Rinse turkey well.
4
Put turkey in cold brine.
5
Use a stainless, plastic or other non-reactive container.
6
Add water if brine doesn't cover bird.
7
Refrigerate 2- 4 days, turning bird twice a day.
8
To cook: remove turkey from brine, pat dry, brush with olive oil.
9
Either grill or cook in oven.
10
It is also advantageous to leave the dry turkey in the refrigerator for at least 4 hour or overnight, uncovered.
11
This completely dries out the skin to insure a crisp finish.
12
DO NOT stuff turkey.

1595

kcal

Calories

Fat

368

Carbs

Protein

Fat 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: 2 cups brown sugar, 1 cup maple syrup, 3/4 cup kosher salt, 3 heads garlic, cloves separated, not peeled, and more.

Yes, Mean Chef'S Maple Brine falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Mean Chef'S Maple Brine

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