Mom's Turkey Brine Recipe
Mom's Turkey Brine Recipe - impress your guests this holiday season with the best turkey you’ve ever served! This easy turkey brine is made with
Servings: 1 brine
Calories: 73774kcal
Equipment
- 5 gallon Bucket for turkey
Ingredients
- 2 gallons water
- 4 tablespoons montreal steak spice
- 3 onion sliced
- 1 cup kosher salt or to taste
- 3 tablespoons peppercorn
- 5 bay leaves
- 2 heads garlic
- 18 lb turkey
Instructions
- Prepare the Brine: In a large 5-gallon food-safe bucket, combine the water, Montreal steak spice, sliced onions, kosher salt, peppercorns, bay leaves, and garlic. Stir to dissolve the salt and evenly distribute the spices. Taste the brine and adjust salt if needed.
- Submerge the Turkey: Add the fresh or fully thawed turkey to the brine, making sure it is completely covered by the liquid.
- Refrigerate: Cover the bucket and place it in the refrigerator. Brine the turkey for at least 12 hours, ideally overnight.
- Prepare for Roasting: Remove the turkey from the brine and discard the brine. Pat the turkey thoroughly dry with paper towels. Your turkey is now ready for roasting. Here is an Easy Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe with Best Turkey Stuffing.
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Notes
- Use a food-safe container and ensure the brine fully covers the turkey.
- Do not over-brine: 12–24 hours is enough for an 18 lb turkey. Over-brining can make the meat too salty.
- Pat dry thoroughly before roasting to get crispy, golden skin.
Nutrition
Calories: 73774kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8150g | Saturated Fat: 2401g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1887g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3503g | Cholesterol: 8328mg | Sodium: 141874mg | Potassium: 1137mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 207IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 629mg | Iron: 6mg