Savory Turkey Brine

By curtiswren

This recipe comes from Butterball at www.butterball.com/how-tos/brine-a-turkey

Ingredients

• 2 gallons cold water
• 10 ounces Soy Sauce
• 1/2 cup kosher salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons dried sage
• 2 tablespoons dried celery seed
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1 16 – 24 lbs. Butterball® Whole Turkey

Details

Adapted from butterball.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Purchase a fresh turkey to eliminate the need to thaw, or completely thaw a frozen turkey.
2. The night before roasting, remove the giblets and turkey neck. Rinse the turkey inside and out.
3. Prepare your brine. Be sure to mix ingredients until all of the salt is dissolved. If your brine is heated, be sure to cool it to room temperature before brining.
4. Place your turkey, breast down, in a large container made of food-grade plastic, stainless steel, glass, or a brining bag. Be sure the container will fit in your fridge.
5. Add brine, covering the entire turkey.
6. Place in the refrigerator for the specified period of time.
7. Remove turkey from brine after recommended time. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels. Cook turkey as desired.

PERFECT BRINE TIME
12 lbs. or less 8 to 12 hrs.
12 to 14 lbs. 9 to 14 hrs.
20 lbs. and over 15 to 20 hrs.