Ingredients for - Maple Turkey Brine

1. Water, divided 4 quarts
2. Dark brown sugar 2 cups
3. Soy sauce 1 cup
4. Maple syrup 1 cup
5. Sea salt ¾ cup
6. Whole garlic cloves, peeled 8 cloves
7. Bay leaves 6
8. Large fresh thyme sprigs 3
9. Whole black peppercorns 2 teaspoons
10. Sour mash whiskey 1 cup

How to cook deliciously - Maple Turkey Brine

1 . Stage

Place 2 quarts of water in a large pot over medium heat, and stir in brown sugar, soy sauce, maple syrup, sea salt, garlic cloves, bay leaves, thyme sprigs, peppercorns, and whiskey. Stir to dissolve brown sugar and salt; bring to a boil. Remove from heat, and stir in remaining 2 quarts of water. Allow brine to cool completely before using.