Prep Time::20 mins
Additional Time:: 12 hrs
Total Time:: 12 hrs 20 mins
Servings::16
Yield::1 turkey
Ingredients
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2 quarts water
2 cups kosher salt
1 cup white sugar
2 gallons cold water
3 sprigs fresh rosemary, or more to taste
3 sprigs fresh thyme, or more to taste
1 tablespoon crushed garlic
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (16 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
Directions
Bring 2 quarts water to a boil in a large pot; stir kosher salt and white sugar into the water to dissolve completely. Remove from heat and let cool somewhat before transferring to a large food-safe container large enough to hold the brine and turkey, but small enough to fit in your refrigerator. Pour 2 gallons cold water into the container; add rosemary sprigs, thyme sprigs, garlic, Allspice, and black pepper.
Gently submerge turkey into the brine; refrigerate for 12 to 36 hours.
Remove turkey from the brine and rinse both inside and outside thoroughly. Discard brine.
Editor's Notes:
The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the brine ingredients. The actual amount of the brine consumed will vary.
Always brine foods in a food-grade, non-reactive container such as a stainless steel or enameled stockpot, a brining bag, or a food-grade plastic bucket. Never use ordinary trash bags, plastic trash cans, or metal buckets or containers not meant for food use.