Name: Original Turkey Brine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Salt (3/4 cup if using Kosher or coarse salt); 1/2 cup White Sugar; 1 tbsp Dried Rosemary; 1 tbsp Dried Sage; 1 tbsp Dried Thyme; 2 quarts Cold Water; 2 quarts Chicken Stock

Original Turkey Brine

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Original Turkey Brine

This turkey brine gets a portion of its salt from chicken stock. The combination of spices and herbs will give your turkey a rich flavor.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Ingredients

1/2 cup Salt 3/4 cup if using Kosher or coarse salt
1/2 cup White Sugar
1 tbsp Dried Rosemary
1 tbsp Dried Sage
1 tbsp Dried Thyme
2 quarts Cold Water
2 quarts Chicken Stock

Instructions

In a large pot combine chicken stock, salt, sugar, and herbs over a medium heat. Simmer for about 15 minutes until the salt is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Add cold water.
Place turkey in a large plastic container. Pour brine over top, cover and refrigerate. Brine for 1 hour per pound.
Thoroughly rinse all the brine from the turkey before cooking. Otherwise there will be a salty flavor to the turkey.