Easy Turkey Brine Recipe

Name: Easy Turkey Brine Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 24 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 16 cups lukewarm water; 1 cup fine sea salt (or 1 1/2 cups kosher salt*); 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 3 bay leaves; 1 Tbsp whole peppercorns (coarsely crushed); 5 g arlic cloves (peeled and smashed); 2 Tbsp coarsely chopped fresh rosemary (or 1 Tbsp dried rosemary); 1 Tbsp coarsely chopped fresh thyme (or 2 tsp dried thyme); 8 cups cold water

Learn how to brine a turkey for a juicy turkey every time! You can use this turkey brine for Juicy Roast Turkey or Smoked Turkey. If you don't have a container large enough to accommodate a whole turkey, you can also use a turkey bag inside a large bowl or pot.

⏱ 5 min 🔨 Prep 5min 📊 Easy 🍽 24 servings 👁 8

Ingredients

24 servings

16 cups lukewarm water
1 cup fine sea salt (or 1 1/2 cups kosher salt*)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 bay leaves
1 Tbsp whole peppercorns (coarsely crushed)
5 g arlic cloves (peeled and smashed)
2 Tbsp coarsely chopped fresh rosemary (or 1 Tbsp dried rosemary)
1 Tbsp coarsely chopped fresh thyme (or 2 tsp dried thyme)
8 cups cold water

Instructions

Prepare your Turkey - make sure the Turkey* is fully thawed (see How to Thaw a Turkey here) and remove the bag of giblets and neck from the turkey's cavity.
Make the Brine - Combine brine ingredients and 1 gallon of water in a container large enough to hold and submerge your brine and your turkey, or use a turkey brining bag set in a large bowl. Stir until sugar and salt are dissolved and the liquid turns clear.
Add the turkey and add more cold water to ensure the turkey is fully submerged. I added an additional 8 cups of cold water (this will vary depending on the size of your turkey and the size of your tub/container/pot. Store in the refrigerator for 8 to 12 hours or overnight.
Remove the turkey from the brine and discard the brine. Carefully rinse your turkey to avoid splatter* and dry all over. If a crispy skin is desired, we recommend letting it sit on a platter uncovered in the refrigerator for 8-12 hours before cooking your turkey.

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💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$5516.00

Per Serving
$230.00/serving

🏠 Savings
~$11032.00 vs buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (100% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Subtotal
lukewarm water	16 cups	-
fine sea salt	1 cup	$48.00
granulated sugar	0.5 cup	$20.00
bay leaves	3	$5336.00
whole peppercorns	1 tbsp	$66.00
arlic cloves	5 g	$7.00
coarsely chopped fresh rosemary	2 tbsp	$26.00
coarsely chopped fresh thyme	1 tbsp	$13.00
cold water	8 cups	-