Grandma’s Country Turkey Brine
Grandma’s Country Turkey Brine infuses the bird with balanced savoriness from kosher salt and poultry seasoning, rounded out by gentle onion notes and a subtle fruity lift from cranberry juice. The vegetable broth adds depth, helping the meat stay incredibly juicy throughout roasting. Ideal for holiday feasts or weekend gatherings when you want a reliably flavorful, tender turkey.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves7
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
In a large stockpot, mix the salt, poultry seasoning, onion powder, and black pepper; add the vegetable stock, water, and cranberry juice and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low; simmer for 20 minutes. Take off the heat; let cool to room temperature.
- 2
Place a turkey into the cooled brine; refrigerate for 12 to 16 hours. Remove the turkey from the brine; pat dry before roasting according to your recipe's directions.
- Calories 376.32 kcal Moderate
- Protein 15.32 g Good Source
- Carbs 68.72 g Moderate
- Total Fat 5.91 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.97 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 7.44 mg Low Source
- Sodium 2826.36 mg High
- Fiber 17.29 g Good Source
- Sugar 32.94 g High
- Added Sugar 14.01 g High
- Calcium 270.39 mg Good Source
- Iron 4.81 mg Good Source
- Potassium 899.37 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 698.36 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 18.16 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 6.67 mcg Good Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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