Description
Want to learn how to make a whole turkey brine to bring that extra flavour to your favourite bird? It's easier than you think and quite easy too.
Ingredients
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- 2L/quarts water
- 144g (1/2 cup) kosher salt or sea
- 100g (1/2 cup) sugar, firmly packed
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a large pot over a medium heat.
- Bring to the boil, while stirring.
- Once the salt and sugar have dissolved, remove the pot from the heat and let it cool down completely.
- Place in the fridge for at least 2 hours or until well chilled.
- Use immediately, or it can keep in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
- You can use granulated, light or dark brown sugar. The latter will add a deeper dimension to the flavour.
- For this recipe, you can brine a turkey breast for 12-24 hours, a whole 12-16lbs turkey and a whole +17lbs turkey for 12-48 hours.
- Always ensure the turkey is completely submerged in the solution. If not, make extra batches until the job is done.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Brine
- Method: Brining
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: turkey brine recipe, whole turkey brine, basic brine recipe, how to brine a turkey, brining turkey