4 years ago
How to Brine a Turkey
Say goodbye to dry turkey! Brining your turkey before cooking it is a wonderful technique that creates juicy, flavorful meat.
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Makes brine for 1 (12 to 14 pound) turkey
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Total time: 8 to 24 hours (does not include roasting time)
Ingredients
1 (16-ounce) bottle L&B Turkey Brining Blend
1 gallon cool water
1 (10 to 20 pound) turkey, neck and giblets removed
2 cups brown sugar
Equipment:
1 L&B heavy-duty brining bag
Large pot, roasting pan or extra-large bowl
Directions
- In a large, heavy stockpot, combine one 16-ounce bottle of L&B Brining Blend, 2 cups of brown sugar and 1 gallon water.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until salt is dissolved, 3-5 minutes.
- Cool completely.
- Place brining bag inside a large pot, roasting pan or bowl to guard against spills and place turkey inside bag.
- Carefully pour brining liquid into bag. If necessary, add more water as needed to cover turkey completely.
- Squeeze out excess air and seal tightly.
- Refrigerate for 8 to 24 hours.
- For best results, turn the turkey every 3 to 6 hours, so it brines evenly.
- After at least 8 hours, remove the turkey from the brine.
- Drain off excess liquid and rinse thoroughly under cool water.
- Pat turkey dry inside and out with paper towels or let it sit in the refrigerator for an hour.
- Roast turkey as usual. Enjoy!
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