THE BEST TURKEY BRINE
This is our go-to brine for turkey. It's simple, flavorful and most importantly leaves you with a succulent, juicy, perfectly-seasoned bird. It's also perfect for chicken, pork chops, Cornish game hens - you name it. While we like the combination of thyme and sage, you can also use other hearty herbs such as rosemary, oregano or marjoram.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories condiment
Time 10m
Yield 12 to 14 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine 1/2 cup salt, the sugar and 1 quart water in a medium pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir until the salt and sugar are fully dissolved, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and add the peppercorns, thyme, sage and lemon strips. Let steep and cool to room temperature.
- Pour the brine into a large stockpot or bucket and add 3 quarts cold water. Remove the neck and giblets (reserve for gravy) from the turkey and put it into the brine, pushing it down to cover. Refrigerate for 24 hours.
- Remove the turkey from the brine; rinse and pat dry. Cook according to your favorite method.
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Kolton Blewitt
[email protected]I followed this recipe exactly and my turkey turned out amazing! It was the best turkey I've ever had.
Ella Hamman
[email protected]This brine is amazing! My turkey was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be using this brine again next year.
Fadumo mohamed Fiqi
[email protected]I've tried many different turkey brines over the years, but this one is by far the best. My turkey was perfectly cooked and had a wonderful flavor.
sudesh rai
[email protected]This brine is a game-changer! My turkey was so juicy and tender, and the flavor was incredible. I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Real Sunamganj bd
[email protected]I followed this recipe exactly and my turkey turned out amazing! It was the best turkey I've ever had.
TR Soad
[email protected]This brine is amazing! My turkey was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be using this brine again next year.
BISMARK NANA ANSAH
[email protected]I've tried many different turkey brines over the years, but this one is by far the best. My turkey was perfectly cooked and had a wonderful flavor.
lucy rashayi
[email protected]This brine is a game-changer! My turkey was so juicy and tender, and the flavor was incredible. I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Celeste Leeann
[email protected]I followed this recipe exactly and my turkey turned out amazing! It was the best turkey I've ever had.
Aliraza
[email protected]This brine is amazing! My turkey was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be using this brine again next year.
Darman News
[email protected]I've tried many different turkey brines over the years, but this one is by far the best. My turkey was perfectly cooked and had a wonderful flavor.
Hazememadw
[email protected]This brine is a game-changer! My turkey was so juicy and tender, and the flavor was incredible. I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Brain Ndabanengi
[email protected]I followed this recipe exactly and my turkey turned out amazing! It was the best turkey I've ever had.
Mdl Raj
[email protected]This brine is amazing! My turkey was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be using this brine again next year.
Iycis Shelton
[email protected]I've tried many different turkey brines over the years, but this one is by far the best. My turkey was perfectly cooked and had a wonderful flavor.
Jayda Castillo
[email protected]This brine is a game-changer! My turkey was so juicy and tender, and the flavor was incredible. I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Solomon Moloi
[email protected]I followed this recipe exactly and my turkey turned out amazing! It was the best turkey I've ever had.
Pets State
[email protected]This is the best turkey brine I've ever used! My turkey was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be using this brine again next year.