Smokey Turkey Brine Recipe
Get that delicious smoky flavor for your Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey with this liquid smoke brine! Simple ingredients, simple steps, perfectly flavored turkey!
Servings: 1 Gallon Brine
Calories: 246kcal
Cost: 15
Ingredients
- 1 Gallon of Water
- 6 Tbs. Chicken Base
- 2 Tbs. Salt
- ½ Tbs. White Pepper
- 3 Tbs. Liquid Smoke
- 1 Tbs. Garlic Powder
- 1 Tbs. Onion Powder
- 1 Tbs. Smoked Paprika
Instructions
- Bring 4 cups of the gallon of water to a boil.
- In a four-cup measuring cup or something like it, mix the 4 cups of boiling water with the 6 tablespoons of chicken base. Whisk until the chicken base is completely dissolved.
- Measure out and whisk in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, smoked paprika, white pepper, and liquid smoke.
- Place your thawed turkey in a large stock pot. The one I use is a 20-quart capacity.
- Pour the 4 cups of concentrated brine over the turkey.
- Pour the remaining cold water from the gallon (12 cups) over the turkey.
- Swish the turkey around a little to mix. The turkey should be completely submerged.
- Place in the fridge and allow to brine for at least 2 days, 3 days if possible.
- Remove the turkey from the brine, let the excessive brine run, discard the brine, and cook your turkey as desired.
Notes
- This is enough brine for a 12-14 lb turkey.
- The nutrition facts for this recipe are a little odd. They don't include the turkey. They are the facts for the gallon of brine.
Nutrition
Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 9545mg | Potassium: 851mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3490IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 275mg | Iron: 4mg