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