Turkey Brine

Turkey Brine recipe

Yield: 1 whole turkey
Prep time: 15 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

2-gallon water (divided)
3/4 c. kosher salt
1 turkey (14- 20 lbs.)
2 onions (large cuts)
2 lemons (peel only)
4 sprigs fresh thyme
4 sprigs fresh rosemary
4 sprigs fresh sage
1 – 1  1/2 bags of ice

Directions

  1. In a large stockpot, boil 1 gallon of water.
  2. Add salt and stir.
  3. Using a large cooler, add turkey, boiled salt water, additional water and remaining ingredients.
  4. Using a large spoon, stir until well blended with turkey.
  5. Add ice to cooler and keep in cold place overnight.

Aunt Carmen

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