Herb-Infused Turkey Brining Solution
Herb-Infused Turkey Brining Solution surrounds your bird with a fragrant mix of rosemary, sage, and thyme, delivering deeply seasoned, juicy meat throughout. The salted broth base locks in moisture while the aromatics add a clean, woodsy character. Ideal for holiday roasts or any special dinner when you want a tender, flavorful turkey with minimal fuss.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Combine the broth, salt, rosemary, sage, thyme, and savory in a large stockpot and bring to a boil, stirring often until the salt dissolves.
- 2
Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
- 3
Pour it into a food-grade 5-gallon bucket and stir in the ice water.
- 4
Pat the turkey dry and remove the giblets from the cavity.
- 5
Place the turkey breast-side down in the brine, ensuring the cavity fills, and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- 6
Drain and discard the excess brine, then pat the turkey dry.
- 7
Cook the turkey as desired, reserving the drippings for gravy.
- 8
Be aware that brined turkeys often cook 20 to 30 minutes faster, so begin checking for doneness early.
- Calories 2734.62 kcal High
- Protein 117.23 g Good Source
- Carbs 229.09 g Moderate
- Total Fat 156.03 g High
- Saturated Fat 29.31 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 26.42 mg Moderate
- Sodium 7656.11 mg High
- Fiber 80.49 g Good Source
- Sugar 112.69 g High
- Added Sugar 88.75 g High
- Calcium 557.24 mg Good Source
- Iron 12.38 mg Good Source
- Potassium 2916.65 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 2494.39 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 28.07 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 23.53 mcg Good Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.