Wet Brine Turkey
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Soaking Time
1 d
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Servings
1 turkey
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Calories
1510 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Wet Brine Turkey
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Learn how to wet brine a turkey with this easy recipe that adds so much flavor! Use it for a whole turkey, turkey breast, or even a frozen turkey. Check out my tools and tips to make this process simple for the holidays!
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Ingredients
- 2 gallons water
- 1 ½ cups kosher salt see notes*
- 2 oranges
- 1 lemon
- 1 apple I prefer honeycrisp
- 2 sprigs fresh Rosemary
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups apple juice or Apple Cider
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 Tablespoons peppercorn
- 6 cloves garlic smashed
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
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Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients in a large pot over medium-high heat and stir to allow the sugar and salt to dissolve. Bring to a gentle boil, increasing the heat if needed.
- Cover and allow it to cool completely. (See notes for my tip to help speed up the cooling process)
- Pour the solution into a brining bag and add the turkey. Refrigerate for 18-24 hours.
- Remove the turkey when ready to roast and carefully rinse under cool water to remove excess salt from the outside.
- Pat it completely dry, discard the brine, and proceed with roasting.
Notes
- Pro Tip: Decrease a few cups of water and replace with ice cubes to quicken the cooling process.
- I recommend Diamond kosher salt vs. Morton kosher salt as Morton is stronger and you don’t want your turkey to be too salty.
- This recipe works for chicken, turkey breast, and frozen turkey. In addition to roasting, it can be slow cooked, smoked, or fried after brining.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
1510kcal
(76%)
Carbohydrates
388g
(129%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
170237mg
(7093%)
Potassium
2252mg
(64%)
Fiber
32g
(128%)
Sugar
316g
(632%)
Vitamin A
1067IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
245mg
(272%)
Calcium
880mg
(88%)
Iron
9mg
(50%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1turkey
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1510 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1510kcal | 76% |
| Carbohydrates | 388g | 129% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 170237mg | 7093% |
| Potassium | 2252mg | 48% |
| Fiber | 32g | 128% |
| Sugar | 316g | 632% |
| Vitamin A | 1067IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 245mg | 272% |
| Calcium | 880mg | 88% |
| Iron | 9mg | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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