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How To Brine A Turkey The Right Way

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7 quarts (28 cups) water

1 ½ cups coarse salt

6 bay leaves

2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds

1 tablespoon dried juniper berries

2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns

1 tablespoon fennel seeds

1 teaspoon black or brown mustard seeds

1 fresh whole turkey (18 to 20 pounds), patted dry, neck and giblets reserved for stock, liver reserved for stuffing

1 bottle dry riesling

2 medium onions, thinly sliced

6 garlic cloves, crushed

1 bunch fresh thyme

Step 1: Make the Brine - One day before you roast your turkey, bring 1 quart water, the salt, bay leaves, and spices to a simmer, stirring until the salt has dissolved. Let cool for 5 minutes.
Step 2: Submerge the Turkey - Use a large brining or oven-roasting bag to line the container you will brine the turkey in. This will help to minimize cleanup. Line a 5-gallon container with a large brining or oven-roasting bag. Place the turkey in the bag. Add salt mixture, remaining 6 quarts (24 cups) water, and the other ingredients. Tie bag; if the turkey is not submerged, weigh it down with a plate to ensure it is covered by brine. Refrigerate for 24 hours, flipping the turkey once.
Step 3: Remove and Dry - Remove the turkey from the brine 1 hour before you're ready to roast it. Pat it dry inside and out.
Step 4: Roast - Let the wet brined turkey stand for up to one hour before roasting it following the directions in your recipe.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🌾Gluten-free🥩Carnivore...

CategoryTurkey Preparation

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions🎉Holiday🎉Special Occasion🦃Thanksgiving

Season🍂Fall

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 2h

Created 29 weeks ago

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