Turkey Brine Recipe

Name: Turkey Brine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 T mustard seed; 2 each Star Anise; 1 T black peppercorn; 1 small cinnamon stick, whole; 1 T jumiper berries; 3 gallons water; 3 C kosher salt; 1 1/2 C light brown sugar; 2 carrots, peel and rough chop; 1 onion, peel and rough chop; 1 celery rib, rough chop; 1 head garlic, cut in half across the bulb; 1 pinch parsley; 1 pinch thyme; 1 sprig rosemary; 1/2 orange

Servings: persons

1 T mustard seed
2 each Star Anise
1 T black peppercorn
1 small cinnamon stick, whole
1 T jumiper berries
3 gallons water
3 C kosher salt
1 1/2 C light brown sugar
2 carrots, peel and rough chop
1 onion, peel and rough chop
1 celery rib, rough chop
1 head garlic, cut in half across the bulb
1 pinch parsley
1 pinch thyme
1 sprig rosemary
1/2 orange

1
48 hours prior
2
in a heaby stock pot, toast mustard seed, star anise, black peppercorn, cinnamon stick and juniper berries until they become fragrant
3
Add 1.5 gallons of water and remaining ingredients
4
Continue over medium heat until the water simmers and the salt and brown sugar dissolve completely.
5
Add remaining 1/2 gallons water
6
Chill for 4 hours
7
Inject turkey with brine and fill until flesh puff and firms. Brine for 24 hours or 36 hours if turkey is 20lbs +
8
Remove and pat dry. Allow bird to sign uncovered for 406 hours until skin becomes tacky to touch. Stuff cavity with citrus and herbs from brine, cook.

778

kcal

Calories

Fat

187

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 T mustard seed, 2 each Star Anise, 1 T black peppercorn, 1 small cinnamon stick, whole, and more.

Yes, 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.

Turkey Brine

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