Outdoor Grilling

Turkey Brine

10-12 servings

Turkey Brine

10-12 servings

The brine is a great start to a perfect turkey. Using ice speeds up the cooling process.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ gallons Water
  • 1 ½ cupsKosher salt
  • 1 cupMaple syrup or Honey
  • 6Garlic cloves, peeled
  • 6Bay leaves
  • 4Rosemary sprigs (or 1 tablespoon dried)
  • 4Cinnamon sticks
  • 4Star anise
  • 1Nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon Black peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon Cloves
  • 1 teaspoonChili flake
  • ½ gallonIce

Preparation

  1. Bring ½ gallon of water to a boil
  2. In a large pot or container that can hold Turkey add salt
  3. Pour boiling water over salt and whisk until combined
  4. Whisk in Maple syrup, garlic, herbs, and spices
  5. Whisk in remaining water
  6. Top with ice and continue to whisk, this will rapidly bring the temperature down
  7. Make sure brine is completely cooled before brining turkey
  8. Turkey should cure in brining liquid for 24 hours