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.
Servings: 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.
- Add the salted water back into the pot and whisk together.
- 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.
- Place the pot in the refrigerator for 12 hours or overnight.
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Nutrition
Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g