Did you know that soaking turkey inside this turkey brine recipe, will give you that moist & juicy roasted turkey for Thanksgiving table?
Yes, its true! Brining turkey before roasting will surprise you with its moist meat and delicious flavor.
Here is an easy turkey brine that you can make in about 10 minutes. Boil the brine, let it cool, then let the turkey soak over the night for that best turkey recipe result.
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These are the ingredients you will need to make this easy turkey brine: water, apple juice, Mrs, Dash spice (or use any of your favorite poultry spice), salt, brown sugar, garlic, thyme, rosemary, bay leaves and peppercorn.
How to Brine a Turkey?
To brine a turkey, pour 1 gallon of water into a big pot.
First, add 3 cups of apple juice.
Next, add fresh rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, 1 sliced garlic, 1/2 cup Kosher salt, 1 1/2 cup brown sugar, 3 tablespoon peppercorns and Mrs. Dash spice (or any of your favorite poultry spice).
After, bring everything to a boil, when the brine starts boiling turn off the heat and add 1 gallon of ice about 16 cups.
Finally, after the brine cools down add 2 sliced onions and a turkey.
Brine turkey over night then use this easy turkey recipe for the most delicious roasted Thanksgiving turkey.
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Super Easy Turkey Brine Recipe
Equipment
- Big Pot
Ingredients
- 1 gallon water
- 3 cups apple juice
- 2-3 stems fresh rosemary
- 5 stems fresh thyme & bay leaves
- 1 whole garlic sliced
- 1/2 cup Kosher salt or to taste
- 1 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoon peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons Original Mrs.Dash spice
- 2 onions sliced
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a big pot except the onions.
- Bring it to a boil, then turn off the heat. Add 1 gallon of ice and sliced onions. Let the turkey brine cool, then add turkey and soak for over night inside the fridge or if you live in cold place, place the pot in the garage.
- After, remove turkey from the brine and pat dry with paper towels.
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Hi, will my turkey just have a hint of sweetness adding all this sugar and apple juice or overly sweet. I usually add about 1/2 c white sugar and a little vegtable oil for added moisture. I don’t want a sweet tasting turkey but just the right balance
Hi Annette, the turkey will not be overly sweet, if you want you can always add less sugar:)
First time I have used a brine for my turkey. Awesome!!!!! I will definitely use this recipe again. Thanks
Thank you Mari! I m so happy to hear this! 👏👏👏
Mmm!!! I can’t make this for Thanksgiving- but I sure will be making it for Christmas! Thanks Sydney!
Do I use the 2 x recipe for a 20 lb turkey brine
Yes! I would double the recipe for 20lb Turkey.
Will it be too salty to season the bird in addition to the brine?
Yes, you can add less salt to the brine and then season more with seasoning, or add only 1/2 – 1 teaspoon of salt into the seasoning mixture after brining turkey. Hope this helps!
What size turkey is this for? Mine is 10lbs.
Hi Mindy! This brine is for 10-12lbs turkey. Mine was around 11lb. Here is how I cook my turkey, if you are interested – https://www.munchkintime.com/easy-thanksgiving-turkey-recipe-with-best-turkey-stuffing/
How long can it soak in the brine? I want to brine my turkey for several days, just wanted to see what the max time could possibly be. Thanks
Hi Paloma, it’s best to brine turkey for 12 to 24 hours.
Hi do you rinsed the turkey after the brine
Hi Cecil! I don’t rinse it, I pat it dry with paper towels. If you like, feel free to rinse it. Hope this helps!
This looks great and I’d love to try it next week for our Thanksgiving dinner. I do have two questions:
1) How many bay leaves?
2) A whole head of garlic sliced up or just one clove?
Hi Lisa! Cant wait for you to try this turkey brine. Its 5 bay leaves and one whole garlic. Hope this helps!
He more specific in your recipes . Is English not your first language?!
Hi Nunya! After having so many questions, I will be updating this recipe, and will add more details. Yes, English is not my first language.
Love these ingredients and can’t wait to try it!! Thank you for sharing
Thank you so much Lily! I like how this brine makes turkey super moist and delicious.