Matt's Turkey Brine for Deep-Frying
Matt's Turkey Brine for Deep-Frying infuses the bird with a balanced mix of salt, light brown sugar, and warm spices like cinnamon, allspice, and peppercorns. Fresh herbs, apple, onion, and candied ginger lend subtle sweetness and aromatics that soak deeply into the meat, helping it stay juicy during frying. Ideal for holiday feasts or any special dinner where you want crisp skin and savory, well-seasoned turkey.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Matt's Turkey Brine for Deep-Frying, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 43 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 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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- 42
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, combine vegetable broth, kosher salt, brown sugar, peppercorns, allspice berries, and candied ginger. Stir until the sugar and salt dissolve, then bring the mixture to a boil.
- 3
Take the pot off the heat and let it cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 4 hours.
- 4
Remove from the refrigerator and add water with ice chunks, apple and onion slices, the cinnamon stick, rosemary sprigs, and sage leaves. Stir in the remaining 1 cup water; the brine is ready to use.
- Calories 176.73 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 5.85 g Moderate 12%
- Carbohydrate 34.14 g 12%
- Total Fat 2.38 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.76 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 3.25 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 1014.84 mg High 44%
- Dietary Fiber 9.1 g Good Source 33%
- Total Sugars 20.86 g --
- Added Sugars 11.11 g High 22%
- Calcium 68.01 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.03 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 272.38 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 289.12 mcg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin C 4.06 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Matt's Turkey Brine for Deep Frying is made with 12 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Peppercorns, Brown Sugar, Cinnamon Sticks, and Diced Yellow Onion. Each serving provides about 176.73 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Matt's Turkey Brine for Deep-Frying made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Peppercorns, Brown Sugar, Cinnamon Sticks, Diced Yellow Onion, Fresh Dill. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Matt's Turkey Brine for Deep-Frying?
- About 15 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 176.73 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Matt's Turkey Brine for Deep-Frying easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Matt's Turkey Brine for Deep-Frying healthy?
- Matt's Turkey Brine for Deep-Frying has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 176.73 calories and 5.85 g of protein, or 12% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1014.84 mg (44% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 11.11 g (22% 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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