Brined Turkey

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 quarts water
• 2 cups kosher salt
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 gallons cold water
• 3 sprigs fresh rosemary, or more to taste
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme, or more to taste
• 1 tablespoon crushed garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 (16 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 12 hrs 20 mins


• bring 2 quarts water to a boil in a large pot; stir kosher salt and white sugar into the water to dissolve completely. remove from heat and let cool somewhat before transferring to a large food-safe container large enough to hold the brine and turkey, but small enough to fit in your refrigerator. pour 2 gallons cold water into the container; add rosemary sprigs, thyme sprigs, garlic, allspice, and black pepper.
• gently submerge turkey into the brine; refrigerate for 12 to 36 hours.
• remove turkey from the brine and rinse both inside and outside thoroughly. discard brine.