savoury turkey brine

By MauiDreaming

Ingredients

• 1-3 gallons water
• 1 +1/2 cups salt
• 3/4 cups sugar
• 12 fresh tarragon leaves
• 2 tsp. pepper
• 12 sprigs fresh thyme
• 12 bay leaves
• 12 sprigs rosemary
• 10 cloves minced garlic
• equal amounts molasses and soy sause
• 1 +1/2 cup apple juice
• 1 +1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 +1/2 cup cranberry juice
• 12-20 lb. turkey

Preparation

Step 1

mix all ingredients in a large non-reactive container, make sure salt and sugar are dissolved.
place turkey in brine, making sure entire turkey is covered. if a large enough container is not available, use a large heavy duty plastic bag.
refridgerate over night at least 12 hours.
remove turkey, discard brine.
pat turkey dry with paper towels and prepare as usual