in need of a good brine

charcoal junkie

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Original poster

Apr 18, 2012

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hoople, nd

• Apr 21, 2015

• #1

Anyone care to share their recipe for a good brine for a turkey?

 

dingo007

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Feb 17, 2014

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Gypsy

• Apr 21, 2015

• #2

Slaughterhouse Brine

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/172799/slaughterhouse-recipes

or

Pops Brine

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/110799/pops6927s-wet-curing-brine

Both are excellent...Pop's is my go to brine....but for poultry I like the Slaughterhouse.

FWIW

 

bigace

Fire Starter

Apr 6, 2015

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Pennsylvania

• Apr 22, 2015

• #3

1gallon water

1/2 cup kosher salt

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 whole onion- quartered

2 cloves of garlic

black pepper corns

ginger

your favorite BBQ spice

 

chef willie

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Dec 31, 2010

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Willamette Valley, Oregon

• Apr 22, 2015

• #4

I use the Slaughter House brine as well.....makes a great turkey & I'm not a huge fan of brining.....Willie

 

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timberjet

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Jan 29, 2010

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Waitsburg Washington

• Apr 22, 2015

• #5

This is my favorite one. It made the best turkey I have ever had one easter.

Ultimate Turkey Brine

1.5 gallon ice water

1/2 gallon hot tap water

2 cups dark brown sugar

1.5 cups Kosher salt

1/4 cup Old Bay

1 tsp chinese five spice

juice of 2 lemons

juice of 2 oranges

Mix all ingredients with the hot water and stir until the salt and sugar is all dissolved add the ice water the ice and the bird. Brine for 45 minutes per pound. Rinse well and dry well before smoking.

 

jirodriguez

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Jun 5, 2009

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Portland, OR

• Apr 22, 2015

• #6

I use the Slaughterhouse either as is or I add a few things to it to change the flavor profile a bit: citrus, poultry seasoning, cranberries, or whatever else strikes your fancy.

 

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