Ingredients
- Your choice of brine mix
- Water
- Solution-Free Turkey
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How to brine your turkey
Step 1 Know What Turkey to Get
When brining, you want to buy a solution-free turkey since these do not come pre-seasoned, allowing you to have control of the flavor when you brine.
Step 2 Combine Ingredients
Mix your ingredients together in a large stockpot. If you choose a brine mix, all you need is what’s in the package and water!
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Step 3 Bring to a Boil
Once it’s all mixed together, bring the brine to a boil, stirring continuously to help dissolve the salt and sugar.
Step 4 Let the Brine Cool
Next, you will need to remove the brine from the heat source and allow it to cool completely. This step may take between 3 and 4 hours.
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Step 5 Add Your Turkey to the Brine
Submerge your turkey in the brine so that it is completely covered, then seal the pot with a lid.
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Step 6 Store in the Fridge to Brine
Remember to brine for a minimum of 45 minutes per pound of turkey (approximately 28 hours for 15 Lb. and 38 hours for 20 Lb.)
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Step 7 Remove Turkey from Brine
Take the turkey out of the mixture once it has brined for the appropriate amount of time. Rinse the turkey off with water to remove as much of the brining liquid and excess salt as possible. Pat it dry with paper towels.
Cooking Your Turkey
Your turkey is finished brining — now it’s time to cook! See our article, “Tips for Grilling or Smoking a Turkey,” to get started.
