Kitten’s Basic Brine for Turkey Breast (or Whole Turkey)
No spices added to this brine so all you will taste is the turkey and nothing else, the amounts may be doubled or tripled if tripled you will have enough brine for a turkey up to 20 pounds… try this brine for you next grilled turkey breast you will be glad you did!
plan ahead the turkey must stay in the brine for 24 hours and remember to rinse your turkey breast under cold water after brining
Yield 8 cups brine — (enough for 1 large turkey breast, if your turkey breast is large you may want to double the brine amounts)
Yield 16 cups brine
Ingredients:
8 cups warm water (can use cold water although the sugar and kosher salt granules will take longer to dissolve and will not dissolve as well)
1/4 cup kosher salt (no substitutes)
6 tablespoons brown sugar, well packed (1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons)
2-3 teaspoons black peppercorns
4 large garlic cloves sliced in half (can use more or less or you may omit)
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Instructions:—————————————-
In a large bowl (choose a bowl large enough to hold the brine and turkey) combine the warm water with salt, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce; mix until all granules are completely dissolved in the water which may take a few minutes.
Mix in the garlic and peppercorns.
Allow the water to cool to room temperature.
Wash the turkey over with cold water then add to the brine.
Refrigerate for 24 hours.
Remove and discard the brine.
Wash the turkey thoroughly under very cold water.
Pat dry using paper towels.
Proceed with desired recipe.
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