Turkey Brine

From: Pickles M

On Sep 7, 2009

I have used this brine as a base several times now and love it! Usually when I make chicken I marinate it overnight so it has a chance to take on some flavor, but this is so much quicker! For chicken pieces I only marinate for an hour and a half since it was a little salty for my taste the first time I tried it (at 2 hours). I usually replace half the water with beer and might try it with wine next. I also add in some garlic cloves, black peppercorns, fresh rosemary or other herbs from my garden...makes the most flavorful and moist chicken!

From: Bon in Michigan

On Jan 7, 2009

I tried this turkey brine for the first time this year, in fact this is my first brined turkey. What a delicious turkey, my husband and I said this is by far the most tender turkey we have ever eaten, not to mention flavorful. I have been giving everyone copies for their own.

From: Heather Reynolds in Virginia

On Nov 18, 2006

Fantastic brine. I just combines the everything with a couple quarts of warm water then put 5 pints of ice in my large cooler and covered the turkey. I used the cooler with a spout on it. Ya know the kind that hold gallons of drinks. I just let the turkey sit there for a couple of days and checked to make sure it was staying good and chilled. I couldnt use the bags as i am a mess in the kitchen.

From: JenSmith

On Nov 27, 2005

I brined our Thanksgiving turkey in this. I added some allspice berries, peppercorns, and red pepper flakes to the brine to spice it up a bit. Boy, our turkey was so moist and delicious, I know I'll be doing this for the next several years! thanks!