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"A nickel will get you on the subway, but garlic will get you a seat."--Old New York Proverb

Turkey Brine Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2-3 cups of salt
1 head of garlic pushed thru garlic press or smashed with crab mallet [my favorite]
Lots of black pepper
Bay leaves
chiles
Red pepper flakes
2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup vinegar-white or chinese would do also
Rosemary
allspice
Sage
Thyme

You can also add more garlic...lots more if you like garlic, which I do

Almost any spice that you like to taste

Cumin?

Enough water to cover bird.
Directions:
Directions:

Bring to boil. Let it cool. Put bird in brine and refrigerate for 24 hrs, covered. If bird floats to top, put a heavy pot or something on it to keep it submerged.

Remove from brine. Drain well. Dry it off and go to roasting instructions.

I find a large bucket will work or a really big zip lock bag.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
1
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
30 min

 

 

 

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