What is brining? In this post, we will talk about what meats you normally brine, how brining works, and why you would want to brine your Thanksgiving turkey.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword brine recipe, thanksgiving brine, what is brining
In a large pot, dissolve salt in 2 quarts of the water.
In your brining container, combine the brine concentrate with the remaining water (1 gallon and 2 quarts).
Submerge turkey in bring solution.
Let soak for about 12 hours. Overnight is fine.
Rinse the turkey thoroughly before seasoning and cooking.
Notes
This is a basic brine recipe. For additional flavor, add sugar and spices to the brine solution.If you need more liquid to cover your turkey, add water until it is totally submerged.Note that the nutrition facts are for only the brine and are not going to be accurate or included for a cooked turkey. You can find my recipe for Oven Roasted Turkey and Smoked Turkey Breast at these links!