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The BEST Turkey Brine Recipe for Juicy and Flavorful turkey

Season your turkey all the way through with a hint of the brine flavorings of citrus, herbs, and garlic
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 1 whole brined turkey
Author Jordan Hanger

Ingredients

  • 2 gallons water
  • 1½ cups Kosher salt
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp black pepper
  • 3 oranges cut into wedges
  • 3 lemons cut into wedges
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 4 tbsp fresh rosemary
  • 4 tbsp fresh thyme

Instructions

  • Heat one gallon of water.
  • Place all ingredients into water and stir until the sugar and salt have dissolved.
  • Pour in the other gallon of cold water to help cool down the brine to room temperature. If it's still hot you can add ice to cool down faster.
  • Add turkey to brine and refrigerate for 24 hours.
  • Remove turkey from brine and pat dry. There is no need to rinse the turkey.