This turkey brine imparts amazing flavor and keeps it moist no matter how long you cook it. The allspice berries give this recipe a unique taste. Kosher salt is the best option for any brine, but you can substitute 1 cup table salt. I used this brine for a turkey that took 7 hours to cook, and it was still one of the juiciest turkeys I ever made. This recipe makes enough for a 17-pound turkey.
Ingredients
- 2 gallonss water
- 1.25 cups kosher salt
- 0.33 cups light brown sugar
- 0.25 cups Worcestershire sauce
- 6 cloves garlic , chopped
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
- 1.5 teaspoons whole allspice berries , Optional
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
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Stir together water, salt, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, thyme, rosemary, peppercorns, allspice berries, and bay leaf in a large pot; bring to a boil. Set aside to cool completely before brining turkey.
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