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Overnight Mustard Herb Turkey Brine Recipe

Overnight Mustard Herb Turkey Brine for the juiciest turkey ever! Quick-mix, packed with flavor, totally stress-free. Perfect for holidays or hosting!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Brine Time for Turkey: 1 day
Total Time: 1 day 10 minutes
Servings: 1 recipe
Calories: 503kcal
Author: Ruth Truett

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • cooler

Ingredients

  • ½ cup kosher salt
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup dijon mustard
  • ½ cup yellow mustard
  • 3-4 dried bay leaves
  • 1 bunch fresh thyme 2-3 Tablespoons if using dried
  • 2 tablespoon whole peppercorns
  • 2 heads garlic, halved
  • 1 large onion, halved
  • 1 gallon water

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, add all of the ingredients except the water.
  • Heat about half of the water to almost boiling and add to the bowl of ingredients. Whisk until the sugar and salt have completely dissolved.
  • Add the rest of the water, but this time, make sure it is very cold.
  • Pour the brine over the turkey and add ice to ensure both the brine and the bird are very cold. Brine the turkey for at least 8 and up to 24 hours.
  • Remove turkey from the brine and discard the liquid. Pat dry and cook turkey as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1recipe | Calories: 503kcal | Carbohydrates: 100g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 59356mg | Potassium: 984mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 58g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 450mg | Iron: 9mg
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