How to Brine a Turkey
November 4, 2023
Say goodbye to dry turkey! Brining your turkey before cooking it is a wonderful technique that creates juicy, flavorful meat.
Ingredients
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116-ounce bottle L&B Turkey Brining Blend
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1gallon cool water
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110-20 pound turkey, neck and giblets removed
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2cups brown sugar
Special equipment:
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1L&B heavy-duty brining bag
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Large pot, roasting pan or extra-large bowl
Directions
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1
In a large, heavy stockpot, combine one 16-ounce bottle of L&B Brining Blend, 2 cups of brown sugar and 1 gallon water.
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2
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until salt is dissolved, 3-5 minutes.
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3
Cool completely.
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4
Place brining bag inside a large pot, roasting pan or bowl to guard against spills and place turkey inside bag.
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5
Carefully pour brining liquid into bag. If necessary, add more water as needed to cover turkey completely.
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6
Squeeze out excess air and seal tightly.
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7
Refrigerate for 8 to 24 hours.
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8
For best results, turn the turkey every 3 to 6 hours, so it brines evenly.
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9
After at least 8 hours, remove the turkey from the brine.
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10
Drain off excess liquid and rinse thoroughly under cool water.
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11
Pat turkey dry inside and out with paper towels or let it sit in the refrigerator for an hour.
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12
Roast turkey as usual. Enjoy!