Ben's Turkey Brine

By Moose

Ingredients

• 1 gallon water
• 1 pound kosher salt
• 4 ounces cracked black peppercorns
• 1/2 ounce ground cloves
• 1/2 ounce ground ginger
• 12 bay leaves
• 24 ounces honey
• 24 ounces maple syrup

Preparation

Step 1

Soaking a turkey overnight in a well-seasoned brine before you roast it ensures moist, flavorful meat, both white and dark. The honey and maple syrup in the brine contribute to a beautifully browned skin for the roast. For convenience, you can prepare the Turkey Stock for use in the gravy a day ahead, keeping it in the refrigerator until ready to use.