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Turkey Brine

Recipe #300976 | ½ day | 5 min prep | SERVES 1 (Change Servings)
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Aileen3

RECIPE BY: Aileen3

A great marinating process that tenderizes the meat of the turkey. It creates a moist, juicy and well-seasoned turkey. No need to cook the brine.

Posted on: Apr 28, 2008

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Ingredients

  • 1 whole turkey (fresh or fully defrosted)
  • 1 1/2 cups kosher salt
  • 1 gallon water
  • 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
  • 4 dried bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (optional)

    • Directions

    1. 1
      Cover a large pot or bucket with a plastic bag and add water, kosher salt, cracked black pepper and bay leaves sage and thyme.
    2. 2
      Stir mixture completely to dissolve salt.
    3. 3
      Place fresh turkey in pot and completely submerge it. Wrap plastic bag around the top of turkey.
    4. 4
      Place in the fridge or a cool area such as your cellar or garage.
    5. 5
      The brining process takes approximately 10-12 hours and is best done the night before the turkey is roasted.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (9715g)

    Recipe makes 1 servings

    Calories 9476
    Calories from Fat 4005 (42%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 445.1g 684%
    Saturated Fat 125.1g 625%
    Monounsaturated Fat 155.4g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 110.8g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 3488mg 1162%
    Sodium 173264mg 7219%
    Potassium 15877mg 453%
    Total Carbohydrate 304.0g 101%
    Dietary Fiber 106.9g 427%
    Sugars 0.0g
    Protein 1078.7g 2157%
    Vitamin A 25066mcg 501%
    Vitamin B6 28.0mg 1400%
    Vitamin B12 20.5mcg 342%
    Vitamin C 187mg 312%
    Vitamin E 25mcg 84%
    Calcium 4313mg 431%
    Iron 248mg 1381%

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