Easy Turkey Brine Recipe

Name: Easy Turkey Brine Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 16 cups lukewarm water, plus 8 cups cold water; 1 cup fine sea salt , or 1 1/2 cups kosher salt*; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 3 bay leaves; 1 Tbsp whole peppercorns, coarsely crushed; 5 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed; 2 Tbsp coarsely chopped fresh rosemary, or 1 Tbsp dried rosemary; 1 Tbsp coarsely chopped fresh thyme, or 2 tsp dried thyme

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This easy turkey brine recipe creates a flavorful and juicy bird. Combine water, sea salt, sugar, bay leaves, peppercorns, garlic, rosemary, and thyme in a large pot. Add turkey and brine overnight. Roast for a delicious and moist turkey. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any special occasion.

Turkey Brine

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16 cups lukewarm water, plus 8 cups cold water

1 cup fine sea salt , or 1 1/2 cups kosher salt*

1/2 cup granulated sugar

3 bay leaves

1 Tbsp whole peppercorns, coarsely crushed

5 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed

2 Tbsp coarsely chopped fresh rosemary, or 1 Tbsp dried rosemary

1 Tbsp coarsely chopped fresh thyme, or 2 tsp dried thyme

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

149kcal

7%
Fat

0g

0%
Saturated Fat

0g

0%
Carbohydrates

36g

1%
Fiber

1g

0%
Sugar

31g

1%
Protein

2g

0%
Cholesterol

0mg

0%
Sodium

24,280mg

1214%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Easy Turkey Brine Recipe

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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