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Thanksgiving Turkey Brine (For the Juiciest Bird Ever!)

The whole, homemade, impressive, and golden-brown Brined Turkey being carved as the centerpiece at a fun and sophisticated Thanksgiving party.

A classic recipe for a flavorful Thanksgiving Turkey Brine designed to make a juicy and tender roast turkey. The wet brine is a savory-sweet mixture of salt, molasses, honey, and soy sauce, infused with aromatics like garlic and thyme. After brining overnight, the turkey is rubbed under the skin with a simple lemon zest butter and then roasted to perfection. The result is an incredibly moist turkey, perfect as the centerpiece for a holiday feast.

Ingredients

  • For the Brine:
  • 6 quarts tap water
  • 1 pound kosher salt
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 2 cups honey
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dried red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon dried sage
  • 1 large bunch fresh thyme
  • 2 heads garlic, broken into cloves, unpeeled
  • 5 pounds ice cubes
  • 1 (14- to 18-pound) turkey, cleaned
  • For Roasting:
  • 1 pound unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 lemons, zested

Instructions

  1. Make the Brine: In a medium pot, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil. Pour the boiling water over the kosher salt in a very large bowl or bucket and stir until the salt has dissolved.
  2. Stir in the molasses, honey, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, sage, thyme, and garlic. Add the remaining 3 quarts of cool water and stir.
  3. Add the ice to a cooler or a bucket large enough to hold the turkey. Pour the brine over the ice and stir.
  4. Brine the Turkey: Submerge the turkey, breast-side down, in the brine, ensuring the liquid fills the cavity. Cover the cooler and let the turkey sit in the brine overnight, or for about 12 hours.
  5. Prepare and Roast the Turkey: Remove the turkey from the brine and pat it thoroughly dry with paper towels, both inside and out. Discard the brine.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together the softened butter and the lemon zest. Gently lift the skin covering the turkey breasts and spread half of the butter mixture directly on the meat under the skin on each side.
  8. Arrange the turkey on a rack in a roasting pan. Roast on the lower rack of the oven for about 3.5 hours, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 170°F.
  9. Remove the turkey from the oven, tent it with foil, and let it rest for at least 15 minutes before carving and serving.

Notes

  • This is a classic wet brine, which is a key technique for ensuring a moist and flavorful Thanksgiving turkey.
  • The brining process requires a large container (like a food-safe bucket or a cooler) and at least 12 hours of refrigeration time, so plan accordingly.
  • It is crucial to pat the turkey completely dry after brining to help the skin get crispy during roasting.
  • Resting the turkey for at least 15 minutes before carving is essential for the juices to redistribute, ensuring the meat is tender and not dry.

Find it online: https://cookupjoy.com/thanksgiving-turkey-brine/

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