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Turkey Brining

Writer's picture: Wind McAlisterWind McAlister
Jan 19, 20221 min read

Updated: Apr 6, 2022


Wet Brining

Ingredients

1-1 ½ jars Sonoma Spice Queen Turkey Brine

1-1 ½ gallons cold water


Directions

  1. In a heavy stock pot add SSQ turkey brine to 1gallon cold water for 12-14 LB turkey and 1 ½ -gallon cold water for 15-20 LB turkey

  2. Dissolve turkey brine in water on medium low heat

  3. Cool water mixture

  4. Place turkey into heavy duty brining bag and place inside large roasting pan

  5. Carefully poor brining liquid into brining bag and squeeze out as much air as possible

  6. Use a twist tie to seal bag closed and refrigerate

  7. Let turkey brine over night or up to 18 hours

  8. Rinse turkey and pat dry


Dry Brining

Ingredients

1 -1 ½ jars of SSQ turkey brine


Directions

  1. Cover turkey completely

  2. Use 1 jar brine for 12-14 LB turkey and 1 ½ jars for 15-20

  3. Put turkey in brining bag and set in a roasting pan

  4. Use a twist tie to seal the bag and refrigerate

  5. Brine overnight or up to 16 hours

  6. Rinse and pat dry




 
 
 

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