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Buttermilk Thyme & Garlic Turkey Brine

Save your turkey and make my Buttermilk Thyme & Garlic Turkey Brine for Thanksgiving this year yielding a moist and plump bird!

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 quarts
Calories: 164 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon whole peppercorn
  • 1 bundle of thyme leaves
  • 10 garlic cloves smashed
  • 12 cups warm water
  • 1 quart buttermilk

Instructions

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  1. Place kosher salt, whole peppercorns, fresh thyme leaves and garlic cloves in a large stock pot (large enough to cover your turkey breast with a lid on). Then pour in warm water. Whisk water until salt has dissolved (about 2 minutes). Pour the buttermilk into the pot. Whisk again then place the turkey inside the pot. Turn the turkey breast so that only a small piece is exposed. Place lid on pot and refrigerate for at least 12 hours no more than 24 hours.
  2. After turkey breast has sat in brine for at least 12 hours. Rinse turkey breast off thoroughly and pat dry before baking.

Notes

  • If you have a smallish turkey, it should fit in your largest soup pot. If not, check kitchen supply stores for large cambro containers or food safe buckets.

Nutrition Information

Calories 164kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 26mg (9%) Sodium 5520mg (230%) Potassium 383mg (11%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 404IU (8%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 322mg (32%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4quarts

Amount Per Serving

Calories 164

% Daily Value*

Calories 164kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Sodium 5520mg 230%
Potassium 383mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 404IU 8%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 322mg 32%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.