Matt's Fried Turkey Brine

Name: Matt's Fried Turkey Brine
Total time: 240 min
Yield: 16 Servings
Ingredients: 1 gallon vegetable broth; 🧂 1 cup kosher salt; ½ cup light brown sugar; 🌶 1 tablespoon black peppercorns; 1 ½ teaspoons whole allspice berries; 1 ½ teaspoons chopped candied ginger; 🧊 1 gallon water with ice chunks; 1 cup water; 🍎 1 medium red apple, cored and sliced; 🧅 ½ medium onion, sliced; 1 (3 inch) cinnamon stick; 🌿 4 sprigs fresh rosemary; 6 leaves fresh sage

Cost $20, save $30

Source: Recommended by CookPal

240 Min
16 Servings
$20

Matt's Fried Turkey Brine

Cost $20, save $30

Source: Recommended by CookPal

240 Min
16 Servings
$20

INGREDIENTS

Brine Base
- 1 gallon vegetable broth
- 🧂 1 cup kosher salt
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 🌶 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 1 ½ teaspoons whole allspice berries
- 1 ½ teaspoons chopped candied ginger
Additional Liquids and Ice
- 🧊 1 gallon water with ice chunks
- 1 cup water
Flavor Additions
- 🍎 1 medium red apple, cored and sliced
- 🧅 ½ medium onion, sliced
- 1 (3 inch) cinnamon stick
- 🌿 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 6 leaves fresh sage

STEPS

Gather all ingredients.

Combine vegetable broth, kosher salt, brown sugar, peppercorns, allspice berries, and candied ginger in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Stir to dissolve sugar and salt; bring mixture to a boil.

Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 4 hours.

Remove from refrigerator and add water with ice chunks, apple and onion slices, cinnamon stick, rosemary sprigs, and sage leaves. Stir in remaining 1 cup water and brine is ready to use.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

Calories

1
Protein
14
Carbs
1
Fats

💡 Ensure the brine is well chilled before using to avoid bacterial contamination.Use a food-grade stockpot for safety.This brine can be prepared a day in advance to save time during holiday preparation.