Brined Turkey
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Cooking:
20 min.
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Servings per container:
16
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Ingredients for - Brined Turkey

1. Water - 2 quarts
2. Kosher salt - 2 cups
3. White sugar - 1 cup
4. Cold water - 2 gallons
5. Fresh rosemary, or more to taste - 3 sprigs
6. Fresh thyme, or more to taste - 3 sprigs
7. Crushed garlic - 1 tablespoon
8. Ground allspice - 1 teaspoon
9. Ground black pepper - 1 teaspoon
10. Whole turkey, neck and giblets removed - 1 (16 pound)

How to cook deliciously - Brined Turkey

1. Stage

Bring 2 quarts water to a boil in a large pot; stir kosher salt and white sugar into the water to dissolve completely. Remove from heat and let cool somewhat before transferring to a large food-safe container large enough to hold the brine and turkey, but small enough to fit in your refrigerator. Pour 2 gallons cold water into the container; add rosemary sprigs, thyme sprigs, garlic, Allspice, and black pepper.

2. Stage

Gently submerge turkey into the brine; refrigerate for 12 to 36 hours.

3. Stage

Remove turkey from the brine and rinse both inside and outside thoroughly. Discard brine.