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Easy Turkey Brine Recipe

The secret to the juiciest turkey ever 🦃! This simple stovetop brine uses premium white, pink and black peppercorns, herbs and coarse salt to effortlessly elevate your Thanksgiving centerpiece.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pouch 16oz Pouch of Spice Sparrow Turkey Brine
  • 1 Whole Turkey 12-15lbs
  • 2 Gallon Water, or a combination of water, vegetable or chicken stock.

Method
 

  1. Simmer: In a large pot on the stovetop, combine 1 Gallon of water with your entire 16 oz pouch of Spice Sparrow Turkey Brine Seasoning.
  2. Dissolve and Bloom: Gently heat the mixture to dissolve the large coarse sea salt crystals and allow the whole aromatics, like the peppercorns, allspice berries, cloves, and bay leaves, to fully bloom.
  3. Cool: Remove the pot from the heat and pour in the remaining cold water or broth to bring the brine down to room temperature. Never pour hot brine over raw poultry.
  4. Brine: Submerge your turkey in the cooled liquid, cover securely, and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.
  5. Roast: Remove the turkey from the brine, pat it completely dry, and roast until golden-brown. Or fry in a turkey frier.

Notes

Pro Tip: To save on fridge space during brining store the turkey in cooler with ice for 12 to 24 hours. Make sure you check the cooler incase you need to add more ice.
Alternative Poultry: This savory seasonal workhorse is also incredible for brining whole roasting chickens or thick-cut pork chops.

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