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Pop's Brine​

1 gallon water
1/2 cup kosher salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 TBLS cure one
1 tsp lemon or orange extract

Inject the turkey with as much brine as it will hold and soak overnight. Drain , rinse and pat dry. Place the turkey back into the fridge for an hour or so. Season the skin (only) with black pepper.

Tip's Brine (Slaughterhouse)​

1 ½ Gal Water
½ C Salt - Kosher
½ C Dark Brown Sugar
2 tsp Garlic Powder
2 tsp Onion Powder
2 tsp Cajun Spice (Louisiana Cajun Seasoning)
2 tsp Celery Seed

Uncle Eddie's Brine​

  • 1/2 gallon water
  • 1/2 gallon vegetable stock
  • 1/2 cup kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp Sage
  • 1 tbsp Rosemary
  • 1 tbsp Thyme
12 to 24 hour soak
rinse very well after brining

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(brine bag photo from chilerelleno)