How to Brine a Turkey

Serves: 20 Save

Ingredients (13)

  • 1 12-pound to 20-pound turkey,
  • 1 gallon warm water
  • 1 cup kosher salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 10 garlic cloves,
  • 1 carrot,
  • 1 lemon,
  • orange peel of 1 large orange,
  • 1 tablespoon peppercorns
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves

Directions

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