Turkey Brine

By á-44377

Ingredients

• 1.25 cups kosher salt
• 3.25 cups sugar
• 2 cups honey
• 6 sprigs each parsley, dill, thyme, tarragon & sage
• 2 sprigs rosemary
• 2 T mustard seeds
• 2 T fennel seeds
• 2 whole cinnamon sticks
• 5 bay leaves
• 8 whole cloves
• 1 T juniper berries
• 2 T whole black peppercorn
• 2 lemons, cut in half
• 1 T whole allspice
• 1 2-foot long Norway spruce branch (optional)
• 2 gallons of boiling water

Preparation

Step 1

Combine ingredients in large mixing bowl, pouring boiling water in last. Cool to room temperature. Add turkey, cover & refrigerate overnight.