The Best Turkey Brine
Shared by: comstock827
Yield: Brine for 1 Turkey
Ingredients
Directions
Pour water and cider into large stock pot and bring to a boil.
Take off heat and add salt and brown sugar - stir till dissolved.
Add remaining ingredients and allow to cool.
If you do not have the time to let the brine sit and cool, substitute one gallon of water with up to 10 cups of ice - heat the liquid with a little less water, add ingredients, then add ice to cool.
Once brine is cool, place turkey in large pot, bucket, or brining bag and pour liquid over top of turkey. If liquid does not cover turkey fully, add cold water and agitate slightly to mix with the brine.
Leave turkey in brine for 12-24+ hours (closer to 24 is ideal). Refrigerate if possible, leave outside if cold enough, or consider a large cooler if necessary.
When ready to roast, grill, smoke, or deep fry turkey - remove from brine and rinse prior to preparing.