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Bourbon and Beer Turkey Brine
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Prep Time:
5m
Yield:
2 gallons (approximately enough for a 12-15 lb turkey)
Brining your holiday turkey makes a much more tender and flavorful bird. The use of beer and bourbon combines to add a rich intensity unlike any other.
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Ingredients
- 2 gallons water
- 1 cup light beer or amber ale
- 1 cup bourbon
- 1 cup Imperial Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
- 2 cups coarse salt
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 orange, sliced
- 5 sprigs fresh parsley
Directions
- Using a pot large enough to hold your turkey (12-15 pounds), combine all ingredients. Stir to dissolve the salt and sugars. Add the turkey and refrigerate for 24-36 hours.
- Dry turkey with towels and cook as desired.
Imperial Sugar Insight
Recipe developed for Imperial Sugar by Susan Whetzel @doughmesstic.
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The taste of my turkey after soaking it in this brine was out of this world! Deep flavors - everyone asked for the recipe.