Turkey Brine

[AgHntr10]

Let's hear everyone's favorite brine for the bird. I bought one of the Oiless fryers to use this year but want to brine the bird first.

[boh347]

Gonna try a brine this year aswell, in for some recipes.

[.270]

After several years of doing his bacon butter smoked turkey, I am going to do the maple smoked turkey this year. Brine reciepe is included

http://www.smoking-meat.com/november-13-2014-smoked-maple-barbecue-turkey

[JackRyan]

Here's the brine I used last year, simple but so good!

Brine Ingredients
6 quarts hot water
1 pound kosher salt
1 pound dark brown sugar
5 pounds ice

[Maui-diver]

Here's the brine I used last year, simple but so good!

Brine Ingredients
6 quarts hot water
1 pound kosher salt
1 pound dark brown sugar
5 pounds ice

I also throw in some oranges, lemons and the zest from them. The citrus gives a really nice addition to this brine along with fresh thyme and Rosemary...

[Rusto 23]

This is the one that we always use... Plus on occasion some oranges.

1 cup kosher salt
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 gallon vegetable stock
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1 1/2 teaspoons allspice berries
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped candied ginger

Bring all ingredients to a boil, let cool to room temp and then add bird with 1 gallon heavily iced water

[Ætheling]

This year I am trying a "dry brine". Kind of like a dry aging process. Turkey is spatchcocked and smothered in Kosher salt and seasonings but sitting in the fridge uncovered. I am told this will do the same thing a wet brine will but also will ensure the skin is extra crispy.

[boh347]

Here's the brine I used last year, simple but so good!

Brine Ingredients
6 quarts hot water
1 pound kosher salt
1 pound dark brown sugar
5 pounds ice

I'm gonna give this a try