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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cups (approx) 418g Recipe makes 32 cups (approx)) The following items or measurements are not included below: 2 tablespoons black peppercorns
Calories 296
Calories from Fat 115		(39%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 12.9g	19%
	Saturated Fat 3.6g	18%
	Monounsaturated Fat 4.6g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 3.2g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 109mg		36%
Sodium 3649mg		152%
Potassium 465mg		13%
Total Carbohydrate 10.3g		3%
	Dietary Fiber 0.0g	0%
	Sugars 9.9g
Protein 32.8g		65%
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Kittencal's Best Brown Sugar Turkey Brine

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By: KITTENCAL
Dec 13, 2005

This brine is enough for up to a 20-pound whole turkey and will produce the most juiciest and delicious bird you will ever have, with this brine you will taste only the turkey not any extra herbs or flavorings that are added in to some brines --- I use my food-safe picnic cooler to brine my turkey in it works quite well, you might want to purchase one if you plan on brining your turkey on a regular basis, and you will once you have tried this method just make certain to purchase one that is food-safe --- you may omit the garlic but I strongly suggest to add it --- you must use only kosher salt not regular table salt --- if desired after brining continue with my Kittencal's Perfect Roasted Whole Turkey

32 cups (approx) (change servings and units)

Ingredients

32 cups warm water (2 gallons)
1 cup kosher salt (must use kosher salt ONLY)
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar (well-packed)
2 tablespoons black peppercorns (can use 1 tablespoon coarse ground black pepper)
3-4 tablespoons fresh coarsely chopped garlic (or slice the cloves into thirds)
2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce (optional)
1 whole turkey (up to 20 pounds)

Directions

1
In a large bucket or container mix together the warm water with brown sugar and salt; stir until NO kosher salt and sugar granules remain in the water (make certain to use very warm water so that the salt and suagr will dissolve easily and completely).
2
Add in Worcestershire sauce, peppercorns, and garlic; stir until the Worcestershire sauce is combined.
3
Cool the water until almost room temperature.
4
Wash the turkey inside and out with cold water, then place in the brine (if the brine does not quite cover the turkey, then place it breast-side up to start, then turn it over after a couple of hours later).
5
Place in refrigerator for 24 hours,.
6
Remove the turkey from the brine and rinse the turkey THOROUGHLY under cold running water.
7
Pat dry with paper towels then cover and refrigerate if not preparing right away or continue with my turkey recipe (#199612).

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From: Chef #1464282

On Nov 27, 2009

This was THE BEST turkey I have ever made thanks to this brining. If you want a turkey moist and more delicious than you have ever made, this is the way!

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From: Denise!

On Nov 27, 2009

This worked out very well for us. I liked that I had all the brine ingredients in the house as I decided to brine at the last hour and didn't have such things as apple juice or maple in the house. I didn't have a large container, so I just used one of my crisper drawers and then flipped the turkey. Our turkey was moist and delicious, thanks for the recipe.

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From: simplerich

On Nov 23, 2006

We all loved it. I forgot and used the pan drippings to make some of the saltiest gravy ever made by man again this year, but Mom reminded me so we chucked it and started over. The turkey's great, but the drippings aren't usable for gravy. I'm completely converted to brining though, and tell everybody to do the same.

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From: Diana109

On Dec 20, 2006

This was the best turkey I ever made in 35 years. The family raved about it! Here's a hint. A good container to use to brine the turkey is one of those large round plastic water coolers with the pour spout on the bottom. Like the ones they use on constructions sites. They are pretty inexpensive and easy to clean.

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