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Matt's Fried Turkey Brine
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Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
5 minutes
Total Time:
255 minutes
Flavorful deep-fried turkey brine featuring brown sugar, candied ginger, herbs, and spices for a standout dish.
Ingredients:
  • 1 gallon vegetable broth
  • 1 cup kosher salt
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 1.5 teaspoons whole allspice berries
  • 1.5 teaspoons chopped candied ginger
  • 1 gallon water with ice chunks
  • 1 medium red apple, cored and sliced
  • 0.5 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 (3 inch) cinnamon stick
  • 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 6 leaves fresh sage
  • 1 cup water
Instructions:
  • Prepare all your flavorful ingredients.
  • In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, mix together vegetable broth, kosher salt, brown sugar, peppercorns, allspice berries, and candied ginger. Stir until sugar and salt are dissolved and bring to a boil.
  • Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until well chilled, for at least 4 hours.
  • Take out of the refrigerator and mix in water with ice chunks, apple and onion slices, cinnamon stick, rosemary sprigs, and sage leaves. Stir in the remaining 1 cup of water until brine is prepared for use.