Turkey Brine

 
 

TURKEY BRINE

Ingredients

Makes enough brine for one 20 pound turkey

  • 7 quarts (28 cups) water

  • 1 1/2 cups coarse salt (preferably sea salt)

  • 6 bay leaves (fresh bay leaves impart a far superior flavor than dried)

  • 2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds

  • 1 tablespoon dried juniper berries

  • 2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns

  • 1 tablespoon fennel seeds

  • 1 teaspoon black or brown mustard seeds

  • 1 whole turkey (18 to 20 pounds), remove & reserve neck for stock, liver for stuffing

  • **if using a frozen or semi frozen turkey, please be sure it is fully thawed prior to brining

  • 1 bottle dry white ( a Sauvignon Blanc or Riesling)

  • 2 medium onions, quartered

  • 6 garlic cloves, crushed

  • 1 bunch fresh thyme

  • 1 bunch fresh parsley

 
 
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