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Smoked Turkey Brine
4.67 from 6 votes

Smoked Turkey Brine

Preparing a turkey with a brine makes for a juicy bird. This smoked turkey brine recipe is only a couple of steps. Get the easiest smoked turkey brine recipe here.
Prep 9 hours
Cook 0 minutes
Total 9 hours
Fat 1
Carbs 16
Protein 5
Yield 1

Ingredients

  • 2 gallons water separated
  • 1.5 cups kosher salt
  • ½ large white onion chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic smashed
  • 1 tablespoon peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon whole cloves
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 12-15 lb. turkey innards removed

Instructions

  • Fill a 20-30 quart pot with 2 gallons of water.
  • 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. 
    Water and salt in a pot.
  • Add the salted water back into the pot and whisk together. 
    Pouring water into turkey brine.
  • Next, add the onion, garlic, peppercorns, cloves, thyme, and rosemary to the pot and stir. 
  • Finally, add the turkey to the pot. Make sure the turkey is completely submerged in the water. 
    Smoked Turkey Brine
  • Place the pot in the refrigerator for 12 hours or overnight.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g