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| Nutrition Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
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Serving Size 1 turkey 12054g Recipe makes 1 turkey) The following items or measurements are not included below: 4 sprigs fresh rosemary 4 sprigs fresh thyme 1 teaspoon black peppercorns |
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| Calories 863 | ||
| Calories from Fat 2 | (0%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 0.3g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat 0.1g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 226581mg | 9440% | |
| Potassium 291mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 219.8g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber 1.3g | 5% | |
| Sugars 200.4g | ||
| Protein 3.8g | 7% | |
Ingredients
- 3 gallons water
- 2 cups kosher salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 head garlic (chopped in half)
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
Directions
1
Mix all ingredients in a large 20 gallon stock pot or bucket and place turkey carefully in the brine. Allow to marinate for at least 12 hours or overnight.2
Bake, Broil, or Fry your turkey as normal and Enjoy!3
I rub my turkey with cajun seasoning after taking it out of the brine and then fry it. Wonderful flavor!
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: KWB
On Jan 20, 2009
I am on board with this simple and flavorful brine. Everything it has in it is always in my kitchen. If I want to mix it up because I have apple cider or different herbs on hand, no problem. Thanks for posting this! It is a permanent feature in my collection.
From: kimbearly
On Dec 22, 2007
loved this brine! i was looking for a recipe that simply brines without adding flavor. this was the one! everybody raved about how juicy the turkey was. thanks for posting.
From: Chef #660436
On Nov 21, 2007
Thank you for posting this! I didn't write down the recipe during the 2 times I watched the episode, cuz I figured I could find it on their website. THEY DON'T HAVE IT! They have all the other recipes... but couldn't locate this at all. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! Our turkey will be sooo much juicier!
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