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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grandma’s Country Turkey Brine, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 28 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 46
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 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 19%
- Protein 15.32 g Good Source 31%
- Carbohydrate 68.72 g 25%
- Total Fat 5.91 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 1.97 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 7.44 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 2826.36 mg High 123%
- Dietary Fiber 17.29 g Good Source 62%
- Total Sugars 32.94 g --
- Added Sugars 14.01 g High 28%
- Calcium 270.39 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 4.6 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 899.37 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 698.36 mcg Good Source 78%
- Vitamin C 17.95 mg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Grandma's Country Turkey Brine is made with 7 ingredients and serves 7. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cranberry Juice, Onion Powder, and Poultry Seasoning. Each serving provides about 376.32 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grandma’s Country Turkey Brine made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cranberry Juice, Onion Powder, Poultry Seasoning, Salt. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grandma’s Country Turkey Brine?
- About 25 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 376.32 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grandma’s Country Turkey Brine easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Grandma’s Country Turkey Brine healthy?
- Grandma’s Country Turkey Brine has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 376.32 calories and 15.32 g of protein, or 31% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2826.36 mg (123% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.97 g (10% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 14.01 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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