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Herb-Brined Turkey
Preparation info
- Makes
12–15
Servings - Difficulty
Medium
Appears in
Published 2011
Brining creates moist, juicy flesh while enhancing flavor. Two points are crucial: choose a container just large enough to hold the turkey during brining and be sure to dissolve the sugar and salt completely.
Ingredients
- Herb Brine
- Fresh whole turkey,
1 12 pounds - Salt and fre
Method
Make the Herb Brine as directed on.
About 2 hours before brining, remove the turkey from the refrigerator. Remove the giblets and neck from the turkey cavity. Reserve the liver for another use or discard. If you like, refrigerate the neck, gizzard, and heart to make stock or Giblet Gravy or discard. Pull out the pale