Savory Turkey Brine

Tip: Read directions completely before preparing.

Ingredients:

1 gallon water
1 tablespoon cracked peppercorns
1 tablespoon dried sage

1 tablespoon dried savory

1/2 tablespoon dried thyme

1 tablespoon dried celery seeds

1/2 tablespoon cracked allspice berries

2 tablespoons minced garlic

1 cup kosher salt
1/2 cup brown sugar

Directions:

The day before roasting, remove giblets and turkey neck; rinse turkey inside and out.  In a large stock pot, or a 5 gallon bucket, mix water with ingredients. Stir well until all the salt is dissolved. Place turkey in the pot cover with a lid and refrigerate overnight or at least 8 - 16 hours. If the turkey is not immersed in the water, add more water. 

Once brining is complete, remove turkey from the brine, and rinse turkey well. Follow your regular cooking instructions. Enjoy!

Tip: A good turkey brine recipe not only keeps the meat moist from start to finish, it adds flavor to your roasted, smoked or barbecued turkey. Brine is strong solution of water and salt used for pickling, preserving and tenderizing foods. Herbs, spices or a sweetener such as sugar or molasses is sometimes added to flavor the brine.