Savory Turkey Brine


Savory Turkey Brine

Ingredients:

* 2 quarts vegetable stock
* 1/2 cup salt (3/4 cup Kosher or coarse salt)
* 1/2 cup white sugar
* 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
* 1 tablespoon dried sage
* 1 tablespoon dried thyme
* 2 quarts cold water

Preparation:
In a large pot combine vegetable stock, salt, sugar, and herbs over a medium heat. Simmer for about 15 minutes until the salt is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Add cold water. Place turkey in a large plastic container. Pour brine over top, cover and refrigerate. Brine for 1 hour per pound. Enjoy it!



FRUITY TURKEY BRINE

FRUITY TURKEY BRINE

Ingredients:

  • 1 gallon water
  • 1 cup salt (1 1/2 cups Kosher or coarse salt)
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 orange
  • 1 onion, cut into thick slices
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Preparation:

Take two cups of the water and place in a saucepan. Bring to a low boil. Add salt and stir to dissolve. Pour into a large pot. Cut lemon and orange into 1/8ths. Squeeze juice into pot and drop in citrus pieces. Add all remaining ingredients. Keep refrigerated until you are ready to use.
Place poultry and brine in a large plastic container. Keep refrigerated. Brine for 1 hour per pound. Enjoy !


Clove and Honey Brine for Turkey


Clove and Honey Brine for Turkey

Ingredients:

* 1 large bag of ice
* 1 gallon hot water
* 2 quarts chicken broth
* 1 pound table salt (non-iodine)
* 1 pound honey
* 2 tablespoons whole cloves

Preparation:
Combine salt and hot water until it dissolves. Add honey, broth, and cloves to mixture. Once thoroughly mixed, add ice. Brine for 1 hour per pound. Enjoy !

Cranberry Turkey Brine


Cranberry Turkey Brine

Ingredients:
  • 2 quarts cranberry juice
  • 1 quart water
  • 1 cup salt (1 1/2 cups Kosher or coarse salt)
  • 1/2 cup apple juice
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 12 cloves garlic, unpeeled and lightly smashed
  • 4 springs fresh thyme
  • 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 6-8 bay leaves
Preparation:

Combine ingredients and place in a large pot. Add turkey to pot, making sure that brine covers turkey. If not, add more water to mixture. Brine for 1 hour per pound.
Thoroughly rinse all the brine from the turkey, inside and out, before cooking. Otherwise there will be a salty flavor to the turkey. Enjoy it!