How to Make Savory Turkey Brine - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thanksgiving is a time to gather with loved ones, reflect on what we're grateful for, and of course, feast on delicious food. One of the highlights of the Thanksgiving meal is often the turkey, and the key to a juicy and flavorful bird is a great brine. This Savory Turkey Brine recipe is sure to elevate your Thanksgiving turkey to a whole new level.

Brining a turkey involves soaking it in a saltwater solution, which not only seasons the meat all the way through but also helps it retai...

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Ingredients

  • 2 gallons cold water
  • 10 ounces Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce
  • ½ cup kosher salt
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons dried sage
  • 2 tablespoons dried celery seed
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • Mix water with soy sauce, salt, sugar, sage, celery seed, and thyme in a large stockpot. Stir well until salt is dissolved. Let cool to room temperature.
  • Nutrition

    55 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 5350mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 50mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 28mg