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Turkey Dry Brine

By Josh Kitchens · November 27, 2019

Adapted from bonappetit.com

Prep
10 min
Total
24 hr
You have 6 of 7 key ingredients · missing turkey
  • turkey
  • black peppercornsstaple
  • kosher saltstaple
  • garlic powderSpices
  • onion powderSpices
  • brown sugarPantry
  • smoked paprikaSpices

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Notes

This is copied from Bon Appétit’s turkey brine recipe. A few changes have been made to make the recipe easier to make.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp black peppercorns
  • 1/4 cup kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tbsp light brown suga
  • 1/2 tbsp smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Finely grind the peppercorns in a spice mill or grinder.
  2. Combine pepper with other ingredients in a bowl.
  3. Place turkey or portion of turkey on roaster or backing sheet with wire rack. Cover liberally with brine.
  4. Let turkey brine, 24 to 48 hours before roasting. Follow roasting recipe here:

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