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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.
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.