Brine for Turkey
Filed under
Marinades
Ingredients
- 2 gal Water
- 1 1/4 cup Brown sugar
- 1 1/4 cup Kosher salt
- 5 Bay leaf
- 4 sprig Thyme, fresh
- 1 tbsp Black peppercorns, 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons
- 5 Allspice, berries
- 4 Clove, whole
Directions
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then let cool completely in the refrigerator or an ice chest.
- When cold (to avoid salmonella), immerse the turkey for 6 to 8 hours, keeping the brining vessel cold in the refrigerator or an ice chest filled with ice and water.
- Remove, rinse and pat dry.