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Lemon Pepper Dry Brine for Turkey

This lemon pepper dry brine is my recipe for foolproof, super juicy, mega crispy-skinned, amazing turkey. Dry, bland, boring turkey? Not at your house, honey! Dry brining is the best way to guarantee a perfect turkey on Thanksgiving day.

Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 70 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup kosher salt see note
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
  • zest of 3 lemons
  • 2 tbsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the kosher salt, brown sugar, lemon zest, and black pepper.
  2. Use dry brine for whole turkey, chicken, roasts, and more!

Notes

  • *rule of thumb for dry brining is 1 tablespoon of salt per 3 pounds of turkey/food.
  • Look in the post for more information on additional ingredients and how to cook a simple dry-brined turkey.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 70kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 1g (2%) Sodium 4993mg (208%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 13g (26%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 70

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 70kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 1g 2%
Sodium 4993mg 208%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 13g 26%

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