What is a good but easy recipe for Turkey Brine?”
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, the best way to get flavorful poultry, regardless of how it is prepared, is to start with a brine. Brining adds moisture and flavor to poultry and helps to keep it from drying out. A turkey can be a serious investment in time so you want to make sure it is perfect, especially if you’re entertaining. Whether you grill, smoke, fry, or roast your turkey, you should use a brined bird. Supplies: To properly brine a turkey you need to start the night before you plan to cook. You will need at least 10 to 12 hours (plan on 1 hour per pound of turkey), a container large enough to hold your turkey and enough brine to cover it. You’ll also need salt, water, sugar, seasonings, and enough room to refrigerate it. A large stainless steel stock pot or even a 5 gallon clean plastic bucket would make excellent containers. Whatever container you choose the turkey needs to have enough room to be turned so it should be big. Both Reynolds (Oven Roasting Bag for Tur
Since the recipe has so many awesome reviews and it”s been rated as an easy recipe, we think absolutely anyone can do it. Here’s what you need: * 1 (14 to 16 pound) frozen young turkey For the brine: * 1 cup kosher salt * 1/2 cup light brown sugar * 1 gallon vegetable stock * 1 tablespoon black peppercorns * 1 1/2 teaspoons allspice berries * 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped candied ginger * 1 gallon heavily iced water For the aromatics: * 1 red apple, sliced * 1/2 onion, sliced * 1 cinnamon stick * 1 cup water * 4 sprigs rosemary * 6 leaves sage * Canola oil For instructions follow the URL below.
