Thanksgiving Turkey Brine Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups kosher salt (do not use ord. salt)
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
3 tsp peppercorns
2 oranges, quartered
3 tsp dried thyme
3 tsp dried basil
1 1/2 gallons water

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a stock pot, bring mixture to a boil, lower heat and simmer for 15-20 minute Allow brine to cool completely.
Rinse turkey under cook running water, inside and out (remove giblets from cavity). pat turkey dry with paper towels, then immerse turkey in cooled brine. Turkey should be completely submerged in liquid. My pot wasn't big enough, so the tips of the legs were sticking out a bit, but it still turned out ok.
Cover the pot and refrigerate for 8-10 hours or up to 24 hours. Remove turkey, rinse, pat dry and roast as usual.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	365.9 Kcal (1532 kJ)
Calories from fat	18.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.05g	3%
Cholesterol	1.59mg	1%
Sodium	9626.51mg	401%
Potassium	253.91mg	5%
Total Carbs	89.57g	30%
Sugars	86.01g	344%
Dietary Fiber	1.79g	7%
Protein	0.88g	2%
Vitamin C	35.1mg	59%
Iron	2.2mg	12%
Calcium	263.3mg	26%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	22.95 Kcal (96 kJ)
Calories from fat	1.16 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.13g	3%
Cholesterol	0.1mg	1%
Sodium	603.91mg	401%
Potassium	15.93mg	5%
Total Carbs	5.62g	30%
Sugars	5.4g	344%
Dietary Fiber	0.11g	7%
Protein	0.05g	2%
Vitamin C	2.2mg	59%
Iron	0.1mg	12%
Calcium	16.5mg	26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
sweet

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