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Main Dishes

Basic Turkey Brine - 2015
​​​​​​​​​Recipe courtesy of Ron Wozny

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 gallon cold water
  • 3/4 cup Morton Kosher Salt (OR 1 cup Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt OR  1/2 cup table salt)
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed

PREPARATION
Mix in a non-reactive container until dissolved. Put the turkey in the brine breast side down. Place a heavy plate or bowl on top to keep the bird submerged, if necessary. Ziploc-style brine bags work great. Brine for 8 hours.​
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