How to Brine a Turkey

Son güncelleme: 28.01.2013 13:18
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    Ingredients
    Makes enough brine for one 18- to 20-pound turkey

    7 quarts (28 cups) water
    1 1/2 cups coarse salt
    6 bay leaves
    2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds
    1 tablespoon dried juniper berries
    2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns
    1 tablespoon fennel seeds
    1 teaspoon black or brown mustard seeds
    1 fresh whole turkey (18 to 20 pounds), patted dry, neck and giblets reserved for stock, liver reserved for stuffing
    1 bottle dry Riesling
    2 medium onions, thinly sliced
    6 garlic cloves, crushed
    1 bunch fresh thyme

    Tools and Materials 5-gallon brining container (tub, stockpot, or bucket)
    Large brining or oven-roasting bag
    Refrigerator (or a cooler with ice)
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