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Brining a turkey in pot.

How to Brine a Turkey

Let your turkey sit in salt water with aromatics overnight for the juicest Thanksgiving turkey.
Prep 13 hours
Total 13 hours
Fat 0.02
Carbs 1
Protein 0.2
Yield 10

Ingredients

  • 2 gallons water separated
  • 1.5 cups kosher salt
  • 2 pieces of citrus fruit sliced

Optional Aromatics

  • ½ white onion diced
  • 4 garlic cloves peeled
  • 5 sprigs fresh herbs

Instructions

  • Fill a 20-30 quart pot with 2 gallons of water.
    Adding water to pot.
  • Remove 2 cups of water from the pot and add it to a saucepan with the kosher salt. Heat the two ingredients over medium heat and whisk until the salt has dissolved. Do not bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Add the salted water back into the pot and whisk together.
    Water and salt in a pot.
  • Next, add the oranges and the lemons to the salt water.
    Brine ingredients in a pot.
  • Finally, add the turkey to the pot. Make sure the turkey is completely submerged in the water.
  • Place the pot in the refrigerator for 12 hours or overnight.
    Turkey in a brine.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 5kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.02g | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.3g