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Thanksgiving Turkey Brine Dry Mix
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If you are looking for the most flavorful, succulent, delicious Thanksgiving turkey you need this easy Thanksgiving turkey brine recipe. Follow my simple instructions for how to brine a turkey for Thanksgiving. This a recipe for a dry turkey brine mix and it is great for a hostess gift or a gift exchange.
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Thanksgiving Turkey Brine. A Dry Mix Recipe
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Prep Time3 minutes
servings1 ½ cups

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup salt
  • ½ Cup Sugar
  • 2 mandarin orange peels dried.
  • 3 Bay Leaves
  • 3 sprigs of sage
  • 2 Tablespoon Rosemary
  • 2 Tablespoon Thyme
  • 2 Tablespoon peppercorns

Instructions

  1. Combine all the ingredients.
    1 Cup salt, ½ Cup Sugar, 2 mandarin orange peels, 3 Bay Leaves, 3 sprigs of sage, 2 Tablespoon Rosemary, 2 Tablespoon Thyme, 2 Tablespoon peppercorns
  2. Use the entire batch to make a brine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 661kcal | Carbohydrates: 167g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 113189mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 141g

Notes

  1. Use 1 recipe of brine mix, stated above.
  2. Combine 2 gallons of water with the brine mix in a large pot.
  3. Stir to dissolve, or heat to dissolve.
  4. Cool completely.
  5. Brine the turkey.
CourseThanksgiving
CuisineAmerican
Keyworddry turkey brine, turkey brine recipe
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