THE BEST Turkey Brine Recipe — Wet
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4.8
123 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
2 d
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Servings
12
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Calories
564 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
THE BEST Turkey Brine Recipe — Wet
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A wet turkey brine recipe can require more fridge space for a container big enough to submerge a 14-pound turkey in 2 gallons of saltwater solution (or more if your turkey is larger) and keep it cold as it brines.
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Ingredients
- 14-16 pound turkey , giblets, neck and innards removed
- 2 cups kosher salt
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon peppercorns
- fresh herbs such as bay leaves, rosemary, parsley
Instructions
- Remove the innards from the turkey and drain any defrosted liquid from the turkey, inside and out. Pat the turkey dry. Place the brining bag in the sink and and place the turkey in the brining bag.
- Boil 8 cups of water on the stove with the salt, sugar and other aromatics for a minute or two until the salt and sugar are dissolved, whisking virgorously. Add the saltwater mixture to more water and ice cubes to make 2 gallons and the water cools to room temperature.
- Pour the cold brine into the brining bag and over the turkey then add the peppercorns and herbs. Squeeze out the excess air in the bag and secure it closed, cinching the bag around the bird so it is fully submerged. Set the bagged turkey in a roasting pan, a large stock pot, or an extra clean ice chest or cooler with ice.
- Keep the turkey refrigerated or cold while brining for 12-24 hours. Remove from the brine, and pat dry. Refrigerate uncovered for 12-24 more hours for a crisper skin when cooked.
Notes
- Skip the brining bags and use a container large enough for the bird and 2 gallons of water and ice to fully submerge the bird. Or, line a 5 gallon bucket or ice chest with two kitchen garbage bags to use instead.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
564kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
81g
(162%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
271mg
(90%)
Sodium
19283mg
(803%)
Potassium
857mg
(24%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
215IU
(4%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 564 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 564kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 81g | 162% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 271mg | 90% |
| Sodium | 19283mg | 803% |
| Potassium | 857mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 215IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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