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Brine for Turkey Breast
Discover the secret to succulent and flavorful turkey with this easy-to-follow brine for turkey breast recipe, elevating your holiday feast to new heights.
Prep Time
5 mins
Additional Time
12 hrs
Total Time
12 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 312 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ cup kosher salt
- ¼ cup black peppercorns
- 1 bunch fresh thyme
- 12 cloves garlic
- 2 gallons water
- 5-8 pound turkey breast
Instructions
- Using a brining bag or a 10 quart stockpot add the kosher salt, black peppercorns, fresh thyme, and garlic cloves. Pour in the water (I typically start with a gallon and a half). Using a wooden spoon, mix well until the salt is dissolved.
- Carefully place the thawed turkey breast inside the stockpot. Add additional water if needed to ensure the entire bird is covered in brine. Seal bag or place lid on stockpot and set in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours (overnight) and no more then 18 hours.
- Before your ready to cook the turkey. Rinse the turkey with cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.
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Notes
- Dried Spices - If you don't happen to have fresh thyme on hand you can use 1 tablespoon of dried thyme leaves. I also like to add 2 tablespoons of dried chives and 2 tablespoons of dehydrated garlic if I don't have the fresh on hand.
- Recipe Testing - This recipe has been tested on 5-8 pound turkey breast. More liquid may be needed if you have a larger turkey breast.
Nutrition Information
Calories
312kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
62g
(124%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
153mg
(51%)
Sodium
7707mg
(321%)
Potassium
807mg
(23%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
121IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
115mg
(12%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 312
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 312kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 62g | 124% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 153mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 7707mg | 321% |
| Potassium | 807mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 121IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 115mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.