MEAN CHEF'S MAPLE BRINE

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Make and share this Mean Chef's Maple Brine recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bekah

Categories     Lactose Free

Time 55m

Yield 1 gallon

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups brown sugar
1 cup maple syrup
3/4 cup kosher salt
3 heads garlic, cloves separated, not peeled
6 bay leaves
1 1/2 cups fresh ginger, unpeeled, chopped
2 teaspoons dried chili pepper flakes
1 1/2 cups soy sauce
5 sprigs fresh thyme
3 quarts water

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in large stainless steel pot.
  • Bring to simmer, remove from heat and cool completely Remove turkey neck and giblets.
  • Rinse turkey well.
  • Put turkey in cold brine.
  • Use a stainless, plastic or other non-reactive container.
  • Add water if brine doesn't cover bird.
  • Refrigerate 2- 4 days, turning bird twice a day.
  • To cook: remove turkey from brine, pat dry, brush with olive oil.
  • Either grill or cook in oven.
  • It is also advantageous to leave the dry turkey in the refrigerator for at least 4 hour or overnight, uncovered.
  • This completely dries out the skin to insure a crisp finish.
  • DO NOT stuff turkey.

Ubaid Abid
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This recipe is easy to make and the results are delicious. The chicken is moist and flavorful, and the maple glaze is a great addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


wesley lombaard
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a favorite. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the maple glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Farrah Evans
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the chicken. It was so moist and flavorful.


Cathy Mao
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken is so flavorful and moist. I would definitely recommend it.


Stephen augustine
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I've tried this recipe a few times and it's always come out great. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the maple glaze is a perfect finishing touch.


Manman Sojja
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the maple glaze was a delicious complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Ranusha Rai
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This recipe is easy to make and the results are delicious. The chicken is moist and flavorful, and the maple glaze is a great addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Ranzeet Thakuri
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the maple glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Kahadak Malla
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken came out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Jorge Gonzalez
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken is so flavorful and moist. I would definitely recommend it.


Kobi Oria
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I love this recipe! The chicken always comes out so juicy and flavorful. I've also tried it with pork chops and it was just as good. This is a keeper!


devon garrison
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the maple glaze was a perfect touch. I'll definitely be making this again.


johnrex johnrex
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the maple glaze was a delicious complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Jami Stevens
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I've tried many different chicken brine recipes, but this one is by far the best. The maple flavor is subtle but really enhances the taste of the chicken. I highly recommend this recipe!


Gillian Kawira
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This maple brine is a game-changer! The chicken came out so moist and flavorful, and the maple glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be using this recipe again.


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