How To Brine Your Turkey For Juicy Results
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Prep Time: 5 Min
–warm filtered water – kosher salt – granulated sugar – garlic, coarsely sliced – bay leaves – orange zest – cold filtered water – peppercorns
Ingredients
Step 1
Combine warm water with coarse kosher salt and granulated sugar. Stir until completely combined.
Step 2
Transfer salt and sugar mixture to a large food grade bucket. A 3 gallon bucket is perfect for smaller turkeys and a 5 gallon bucket works great for larger turkeys.
Step 3
Add sliced cloves of garlic, bay leaves, orange zest, black peppercorns, and cold water. Whisk until completely combined.
Step 4
Open up the turkey, pluck any feathers that need removing, remove the neck and giblets, then rinse well.
Step 5
Place turkey in the brine and place in the fridge for 12 to 48 hours. Weigh down the bird with a plate or large bowl.
Step 6
After 48 hours, remove the turkey from the brine and rinse to remove the salty brine. Untruss the bird and cook as desired.
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