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Poultry Brine for the Perfect Roast Turkey

Katie Berry
  • 10 minutes
  • Serves 16 to 20

INGREDIENTS

2 gal

very warm water

1 cup

Kosher salt (Do NOT use table or sea salt!)

1 1/2 cups

packed brown sugar

1 tbsp

black peppercorns

2

bay leaves

6 cloves

garlic (smashed)

Optional flavorings (see below)

Traditional: 4 tablespoons poultry seasoning (omit garlic above)

Mediterranean: 6 sprigs fresh rosemary and 2 lemons, sliced

Cajun: 1 tablespoon each dried thyme, onion powder, dried oregano and 1 tsp. cayenne

Citrus: 1 cup maple syrup, zest of 1 large orange, sliced flesh of 1 orange (omit garlic above)