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!

Smoked Turkey Brine Recipe

Smoked Turkey Brine Recipe

Ingredients:

* 1 gallon water
* 1 cup salt (1 1/2 cups Kosher or coarse salt)
* 1/2 cup sugar
* 6 fresh tarragon leaves or 1/4 cup dried tarragon
* 1 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation:
The water you use should not be chlorinated. If you don't have easy access to good spring water. Boil it first, let the water cool and then add all other ingredients. Mix thoroughly. Place Turkey in large non-metallic dish and cover completely with brine. Let sit in refrigerator for 1 hour per pound. Remove Turkey from Brine, rinse thoroughly and pat dry. Coat with olive oil. Place in Smoker. Enjoy!