This is a simple and easy to remember turkey brine perfect for keeping a turkey moist no matter the cooking method.
Turkey Brine
This is a simple turkey brine to keep turkey moist no matter the cooking method.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups Kosher Salt
- 1½ cups Brown Sugar
- 1½ tbsp Pepper Corns
- 1½ gallons Water
- 5 lbs Ice Cubes
Instructions
- Heat water and add salt, sugar and pepper corns. Stir until salt and sugar are dissolved.
- Remove from heat, add 5 lbs of ice.
- Ensure that the brine is completely cool and place the brine and the turkey into a vessel that will fit both, a cooler works well or a large bag. If you plan to leave the turkey brining in the cooler, ensure that there is enough ice to keep the turkey cold over night.
- Brine for 12-24 hours.
- Rinse the turkey when done to remove excess salt before cooking.
