July 02, 2019 cook time:

Brine for turkey thighs. Once boiling, add the salt and stir until dissolved. Web soak the turkey legs in a brine solution made of salt, sugar, water and herbs for a minimum of six hours to brine them. Place turkey breast in the bag and seal carefully, expelling the air.

Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring to dissolve salt and sugar. Cover the container with cling wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least four hours (overnight is best). This simple turkey leg brine recipe can also be used for turkey wings, chicken legs or drumsticks, or even turkey thighs or a turkey breast if you like.

Web rub 4 teaspoons salt mixture under skin of each breast half, 2 teaspoons salt under skin of each leg, and remaining salt mixture into cavity. Clean and place turkey in brining container (i love big plastic bags, the ziplocs are great). Tie the legs together with butcher's twine, or tuck the legs under the skin at the tail if still connected.

5 minutes (plus 18 hours brining time) | cook time: Heat over a low heat until the sugar and salt have completely dissolved. Web how to brine a turkey.

Web 14 thanksgiving turkey recipes for a variety of tastes and skills. 35 minutes | total time: 45 minutes | recipe difficulty:

Web | recipe difficulty: Combine all the above ingredients into a stockpot on the stove. Add the cooled brine and enough water/ice to cover the turkey.