This is a recipe I have used over the years. The turkey always seems to come out moist, tender, and delicious. I think the original recipe may have came from Emeril, but I may have changed a couple things.
Provided by dannyboy22
Categories Whole Turkey
Time 20m
Yield 2 gallons
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- To make the brining solution, dissolve the salt and sugar in 2 gallons of cold water in a non-reactive container (such as a clean bucket or large stockpot, or a clean, heavy-duty, plastic garbage bag.) Add the oranges, lemons, and poultry herbs. I like to squeeze out some of the juices from the oranges and lemons into the solution before I add them. (Note: If you have a big turkey and need more brine, use 1/2 cup salt and 1/2 cup brown sugar for every additional gallon of water.).
- Remove the neck, giblets, and liver from the cavity of the turkey and reserve. Rinse the turkey inside and out under cold running water.
- Soak the turkey in the brine, covered and refrigerated, for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours.
- Remove turkey from brine and rinse inside and out with cold water. Pat dry and prepare turkey according to your recipe.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.4, Fat 0.3, Sodium 56732.3, Carbohydrate 128.7, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 120.4, Protein 2
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