Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
10 hrs
Total Time:
10 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 1/2 gallons
Ingredients
Directions
Gather the ingredients.
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Rub turkey all over with salt.
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Place remaining salt into a large stainless steel or enameled stockpot. Add onion, orange, and lemon wedges to the pot, along with garlic, bay leaves, thyme, and pepper.
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Place turkey into the pot and pour in cold water. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
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When ready to cook, discard brine. Rinse turkey, then pat dry and place in a roasting pan. Refrigerate, uncovered, for 2 to 3 hours. Roast, grill, or deep-fry turkey according to your favorite recipe.
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Editor's Notes:
Always brine foods in a food-grade, nonreactive container such as a stainless steel or enameled stockpot, a brining bag, or a food-grade plastic bucket.
Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of brine ingredients. The actual amount consumed will vary.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 732 | Calories |
| 36g | Fat |
| 4g | Carbs |
| 92g | Protein |
