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Maple Brine for Turkey
A tasty brine for turkey or even chicken.
By valeriefender
2011-10-26 23:30:01
An easy way to add flavor and moisture to your turkey this season! This recipe makes enough for a small turkey (less than 12 pounds) or turkey breast. Easily doubled for a larger turkey, you just need enough liquid to cover the bird. You will be amazed at how moist this will make your turkey.
| Prep time | 30 minutes |
| Cooking time | 55 minutes |
| Servings | 1/2 gallon |
Ingredients
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup kosher salt
1 head garlic, cloves separated, not peeled
3 bay leaves
1 tsp ground ginger
1 teaspoons dried chili pepper flakes
3/4 gluten free soy sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 1/2 quarts water
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in large stainless steel pot. Bring to a simmer, remove from heat and cool completely. Remove turkey neck and giblets. Rinse turkey well. Put turkey in cold brine. Use a stainless, plastic or other non-reactive container. Add water if brine doesn’t cover bird (or use zip top bag, or two, filled with ice to displace some of the brine to cover). Refrigerate 2-4 days (just 2 for just a turkey breast), turning bird twice a day.
To cook, remove turkey from brine, pat dry and brush with olive oil. Roast in a 325 degree oven until internal temperature reaches 185 degrees.
| Category | Main Dish |
| Cuisine | North American |
| Diet Choices | gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, tree nut-free |
| Tags | brine family holidays maple thanksgiving turkey turkey brine |
