Ultimate Turkey Brine
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Ingredients for - Ultimate Turkey Brine

1. Water - 1 gallon
2. Kosher salt - 2 cups
3. Dark brown sugar - 1 ½ cups
4. Bay leaves - 3 large
5. Whole black peppercorns - 1 tablespoon
6. Dried rosemary - 2 ½ teaspoons
7. Dried thyme - 2 ½ teaspoons
8. Whole cloves - 12

How to cook deliciously - Ultimate Turkey Brine

1. Stage

Gather all ingredients. Allrecipes/Oana Ennis

2. Stage

Bring water to a boil in a large stockpot.

3. Stage

Stir in salt and brown sugar until dissolved; return to a boil. Allrecipes/Oana Ennis

4. Stage

Add bay leaves, peppercorns, rosemary, thyme, and cloves. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Allrecipes/Oana Ennis

5. Stage

Remove from the heat and let cool completely before using. Allrecipes/Oana Ennis

6. Stage

Place thawed turkey into a large non-reactive container. Pour in cooled brine. Allrecipes/Oana Ennis

7. Stage

Pour in enough cool water to cover turkey with liquid. Refrigerate 8 to 12 hours. Allrecipes/Oana Ennis

8. Stage

Remove turkey from brine and let sit on counter for about 2 hours. Allrecipes/Oana Ennis

9. Stage

Follow desired method of cooking your turkey.

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