How to Brine a Turkey
This flavorful organic turkey brine is packed with herbs, spices, and citrus. It's an easy way to add so much flavor to your holiday turkey!
Equipment
- Cambro Camwear Polycarbonate Square Food Storage container, 22 Quart, Pack of 1
Ingredients
- 1 cup kosher salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons black peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons mustard seeds
- 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
Optional (but recommended):
- 1 head garlic halved
- 3-5 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 3-5 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 orange sliced
- 1 lemon sliced
Instructions
- Place your thawed bird into a 20-22 quart Cambro bucket or similar food-safe bucket with lid. Fill container with cool water.
- Add seasonings. Use a spoon to gently swirl turkey and water to dissolve salt and sugar.1 cup kosher salt, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 3 tablespoons black peppercorns, 2 tablespoons mustard seeds, 2 tablespoons coriander seeds, 1 tablespoon dried thyme, 1 tablespoon dried rosemary, 2 bay leaves, 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- Add fresh items and stir again.1 head garlic, 3-5 sprigs fresh rosemary, 3-5 sprigs fresh thyme, 1 orange, 1 lemon
- Soak turkey only 12-24 hours.
- If you do not have refrigerator space for the container, add ice and make sure temperature does not exceed 40 degrees.