How to Make Grandma's Farmhouse Turkey Brine - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thanksgiving is a time for gathering with loved ones and indulging in a feast of delicious homemade dishes. And at the center of it all is often the star of the show - the turkey. For many, the secret to a perfectly juicy and flavorful turkey lies in the brining process. And if there's one person who knows a thing or two about brining, it's Grandma.

Grandma's Farmhouse Turkey Brine is a recipe that has been passed down through generations in our family. It's a tried and true method that n...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons poultry seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 4 quarts vegetable broth
  • 2 quarts water
  • 3 cups cranberry juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 7
  • Yield: 7 quarts

  • Stir the salt, poultry seasoning, onion powder, and black pepper together in a large stockpot. Pour in the vegetable stock, water, and cranberry juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
  • To use, submerge a turkey into the cooled brine and refrigerate 12 to 16 hours to brine. Drain the turkey and pat dry before roasting according to your recipe's directions.