Keto Turkey Brine
Servings: 1 pot
Brining a turkey prior to cooking will impart flavor and keep the bird moist!
Ingredients
- 4 quarts cold water, or amount to cover turkey fully
- 1 cup kosher salt, or 3/4 cup table salt
- ice cubes
- Aromatic options, rosemary sprigs, bay leaf, peppercorns, cloves, juniper berries, allspice berries, orange peels, lemon peels, etc.
- 1 whole turkey
Instructions
- Heat one quart of water to boiling.
- Dissolve salt in the hot water.
- Add ice cubes to the hot water to bring the temperature down or put salt water solution in the refrigerator over night.
- Add 3 more quarts of water and aromatics to the saltwater solution.
- In a large stockpot, add the raw, thawed turkey then pour the water mixture over it.
- Add extra water if needed to cover the tutrkey completely.
- Allow the turkey to brine for at least 12 hours and up to 24 based on size.
Equipment
Nutrition
Serving: 1peopleCalories: 0kcalCarbohydrates: 0gProtein: 0gFat: 0gFiber: 0gNet Carbohydrates: 0g