Brine Your Turkey
 
 
Brining makes cooked meat moister and adds fabulous flavor.
Ingredients
  • 1 (12 to 15) pound turkey, fully thawed and rinsed
  • 2 gallons water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup kosher salt
  • 2 lemons, sliced in quarters
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon thyme
  • 1 tablespoon sage
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon whole cloves
Instructions
  1. Combine all brine ingredients in a large pot. Bring to boil just long enough to make sure all the sugar and salt are dissolved. Cool to room temperature.
  2. In a large Ziplock bag add the turkey and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.
  3. When ready to bake empty the brine and rinse the turkey well.
  4. Bake or grill according to your favorite recipe.
Recipe by Pray Cook Blog at https://praycookblog.com/brine-your-turkey/