Prep Time::10 mins
Additional Time:: 1 hr
Total Time:: 1 hr 10 mins
Servings::1
Yield::34 servings
Ingredients
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2 gallons water
1 ¼ cups kosher salt
⅓ cup light brown sugar
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
6 cloves garlic, chopped
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
1 ½ teaspoons whole allspice berries (Optional)
1 bay leaf
Directions
Stir water, salt, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, thyme, rosemary, peppercorns, allspice berries, and bay leaf together in a large pot; bring to a boil. Set aside to cool completely before brining turkey.
Nutrition:
The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the brine ingredients. The actual amount of the brine consumed will vary.
Let the turkey sit in the brine overnight in the refrigerator. Turn the turkey over in the brine halfway through. When ready to cook, remove the turkey and pat dry but do not rinse. Wipe oil onto the turkey skin and add freshly ground black pepper.