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Signature Brine Recipe
- Prep time
- 10 minutes PT10M
- Cook time
- 24-48 hours PT48H
- Yield
- 1 gallon
- Difficulty
Brining is a great way to help meat retain its moisture and impart extra flavor. This simple recipe is ideal for your holiday turkey, though you may need to make a double batch depending on the size of your turkey and brining container.
Ingredients
- 1 gallon water
- 2 cups kosher salt
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 2 pieces of star anise
- 6 juniper berries
- 2 bay leaves
- 12 black peppercorns
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Zest of 1 orange
Preparation
Combine all ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring to dissolve the salt. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
Immerse turkey in cooled brining liquid, cover and refrigerate for 24-48 hours.
