The Ultimate Thanksgiving Turkey Brine Recipe by Chef Scott

Name: The Ultimate Thanksgiving Turkey Brine Recipe by Chef Scott
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 cup light brown sugar; 1/2 cup white granulated sugar; 1/2 cup kosher salt; 10 black peppercorns; 2 quart (8 cups) fresh apple cider; 4 quarts (16 cups) cold tap water

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Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

24-48 hours

Author:

Chef Scott Leibfried

Want to know how to cook a perfectly moist Thanksgiving Turkey? Follow Chef Scott's ultimate Turkey Brine recipe.

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Ingredients

1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup white granulated sugar
1/2 cup kosher salt
10 black peppercorns
2 quart (8 cups) fresh apple cider
4 quarts (16 cups) cold tap water

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Directions

In a large pasta pot, combine all of the ingredients for the brine except the water and bring to a boil. Stir often and confirm the sugar and salt have dissolved.
Add the cold water and allow the brine to cool completely to room temperature.
Rinse your turkey with cold water to remove any excess blood, take the neck and gizzards out and set aside and use for your gravy, if desired.

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