Fresh Herb Turkey Brine

Submitted by cervantesbrandi

"I saw this recipe when I was watching Tyler Florence on the tv network. I tried it last weekend and it was perfect. Will make any thanksgiving turkey moist and flavorful! Cooking time is for marinating time."

 

• Ready In: 12hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 1 turkey

ingredients

• 3 gallons water
• 2 cups kosher salt
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 head garlic (chopped in half)
• 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns

directions

1. Mix all ingredients in a large 20 gallon stock pot or bucket and place turkey carefully in the brine. Allow to marinate for at least 12 hours or overnight.
2. Bake, Broil, or Fry your turkey as normal and Enjoy!
3. I rub my turkey with cajun seasoning after taking it out of the brine and then fry it. Wonderful flavor!

Reviews

[Houseofwater]

The best turkey I have ever eaten. Last year I used 2 cups of salt and it was a little too salty. This year I cut out 1/2 cup salt, added an extra head of garlic, parsley, sage, white wine and what ever water needed to cover bird. It brined for 24 hours and then we smoked it (12 pound bird) in a smoker for 4 1/2 hours. It was fabulous. Just finished it. My husband said that he has never eaten anything like it before.

 

[Douglas Poe]

This makes the best turkey...was skeptic at first. A couple of years ago, I bit the bullet and tried it. Have been using this recipe every year since. Thanks for posting.

 

[KWB5015]

I am on board with this simple and flavorful brine. Everything it has in it is always in my kitchen. If I want to mix it up because I have apple cider or different herbs on hand, no problem. Thanks for posting this! It is a permanent feature in my collection.

 

[kimbearly]

loved this brine! i was looking for a recipe that simply brines without adding flavor. this was the one! everybody raved about how juicy the turkey was. thanks for posting.

 

[writealison]

Thank you for posting this! I didn't write down the recipe during the 2 times I watched the episode, cuz I figured I could find it on their website. THEY DON'T HAVE IT! They have all the other recipes... but couldn't locate this at all. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! Our turkey will be sooo much juicier!