How to Brine a Turkey

 Brining a turkey has mixed reviews.  I have used a brine and I have not used a brine. I do believe it makes for a moister turkey. Experiment for yourself and decide which way you like best.

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How to Brine a Turkey

2014-02-28 07:03:40

Brining makes your turkey so moist and juicy! But you must plan to do this ahead of time.

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Ingredients

1. 2 1/2 gallons water, divided
2. 1 cup sugar
3. 1 cup salt
4. 1/2 cup cider vinegar
5. 1 Tbsp. coarse ground black pepper
6. frozen whole turkey (14 lb.), thawed

Instructions

1. COOK 1 qt. (4 cups) water, sugar, salt, vinegar and pepper in saucepan on medium heat 10 minutes or until sugar and salt are dissolved, stirring occasionally.
2. Pour into plastic container large enough to hold brining liquid and turkey.
3. Add remaining water.
4. Cool completely.
5. REMOVE and discard neck and giblets from turkey cavities.
6. Rinse turkey; drain well.
7. ADD turkey to brining liquid; cover.
8. Refrigerate at least 10 hours or up to 24 hours.
9. Remove turkey from liquid; rinse well with cold water.
10. Pat dry with paper towels.
11. Cook as desired.

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