Brined Turkey

Ingredients

• 2 quartss water
• 2 cups kosher salt
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 gallonss cold water
• 3 sprigs fresh rosemary , or more to taste
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme , or more to taste
• 1 tablespoon crushed garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 whole turkey , 16 pound

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring 2 quarts water to a boil in a large pot; stir kosher salt and white sugar into the water to dissolve completely. Remove from heat and let cool somewhat before transferring to a large food-safe container large enough to hold the brine and turkey, but small enough to fit in your refrigerator. Pour 2 gallons cold water into the container; add rosemary sprigs, thyme sprigs, garlic, Allspice, and black pepper.

2. 2

   Gently submerge turkey into the brine; refrigerate for 12 to 36 hours.

3. 3

   Remove turkey from the brine and rinse both inside and outside thoroughly. Discard brine.