Maple-Flavored Turkey Brine

Recipe Ingredients

2 cups	320g / 11oz	Brown sugar
1 cup	328g / 11oz	Maple syrup
3/4 cup	177ml	Kosher salt
2 tablespoons	30ml	Garlic powder
6 tablespoons	90ml	Bay leaves (large)
3 tablespoons	45ml	Ginger
3 tablespoons	45ml	Black pepper
6		Cloves
1 1/2 cups	355ml	Soy sauce
1 tablespoon	15ml	Allspice
2 teaspoons	10ml	Dried thyme
3		Water

Recipe Instructions

Here's one I used last year with GREAT results:

This recipe is enough for a 12-to 14-pound turkey. The spicing is very faint, mostly you taste the salt and a bit of the sugar. It's a bit like a very elegant version of commercial smoked turkey, only without the smoke. Double the recipe for a 24-28 lb. turkey. Check your container's (crock) volume.

Combine spices in saucepan. Add 1 quart water and bring to boil. Simmer 5 minutes, then add to remaining 2 quarts of cold water. Chill thoroughly before using brine.

Makes 3 quarts (enough for 12- to 14-pound turkey).

Brine for 2 to 4 days, turning the bird twice a day.

Cook turkey 12 minutes per pound: 450F for 30 minutes, then, 375F for remainder of time.

Inner thigh temp probe; done at 175 - 180F

Posted to the BBQ List in Nov. 1998

Source:
Dean Fearing #HE1A02

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