Click for Cookbook LOGIN
"When I go to a restaurant, I always ask for a chicken and an egg, to see which comes first."--Unknown

Brining the Turkey Recipe

  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for Brining the Turkey is from The Ising Family Cookbook Project, one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
20 to 22 lb fresh turkey (free range if possible)
3 gallons of water
1 1/2 cups of table salt
Directions:
Directions:
put the water and salt in a container large enough for all of the ingredients, .
Remove giblets from turkey and make sure both cavities are clear.
Insert turkey in the salt water and refrigerate.
(we use a scrubbed out picnic cooler and add two large ziplock bags of ice to keep the turkey cold)
Keep cold and leave in brine for 6 to 12 hours.
Remove, pat dry inside and out with paper towels.
seal in plastic bag and refrigerate until the turkey is needed.

For a 12 to 17 lb turkey use 2 gallons of water and 1 cup of salt. Brine for 6 to 12 hours.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This process primarily comes from the America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook. The book also has brining instructions for chicken and pork.

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

 

 

616W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!