Our easy-to-prepare brine recipe will help ensure you end up with a deliciously moist and flavor-packed turkey.
Ingredients
- 2 gallons cold water
- ½ cup Better Than Bouillon® Roasted Chicken Base
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons black pepper
- ½ tablespoon granulated garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
Directions
Step 1
In the vessel that you will marinate the turkey in, combine all ingredients and mix well with a wire whisk, being sure that the chicken base is completely blended.
Step 2
Carefully place raw turkey or poultry into this vessel, being sure that the entire bird is covered with the brine.
Step 3
Cover vessel and place under proper refrigeration for 24 to 48 hours.
Step 4
When ready to cook the turkey, carefully remove it from the brine and rinse under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.
Step 5
Your turkey is now ready to cook, as you normally would do.
Tips
You can substitute 1 tablespoon dried thyme for 2 tablespoons fresh.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
Calories 87 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat1g | 2% |
Sodium1658mg | 72% |
Total Carbohydrate27g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber0g | 1% |
Total Sugars19g | |
Protein3g | |
Vitamin C1mg | 6% |
Calcium52mg | 4% |
Iron1mg | 4% |
Potassium96mg | 2% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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