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Holiday Poultry Brine




Source of Recipe


Donna Rollison


Recipe Introduction


From About.com - http://bbq.about.com/od/turkeybrinerecipes/r/bl71115a.htm


List of Ingredients




1 1/4 cup salt (2 cups Kosher or coarse salt)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 gallon vegetable stock
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1 tablespoon allspice berries
1/2 tablespoon candied ginger
1 gallon ice water

Recipe



Pour vegetable stock into a large pot over a high heat.

Add salt, brown sugar, and spices.

Bring to a light boil.

Remove from heat and allow to cool.

Pour in ice water and stir to combine.

Place turkey in a large plastic container (at least 4 gallon).

Pour brine over top making sure to cover entire bird.

Refrigerate and brine for 1 hour per pound.

Thoroughly rinse all the brine from the turkey before cooking. (Otherwise the turkey will be too salty.)