Rinse the outside and inside of a thawed turkey.

Brine turkey vinegar. Add sugar, salt, garlic cloves (whole, peeled), bay leaves and peppercorns to the water. They gobbled up that turkey!.pun intended. Plus, they told everyone in italy what a great thanksgiving meal they.

Freshly ground black pepper 1¼ tsp. Submerge into the cooled brine; Besides providing flavor, the salt also alters the meat’s proteins to let the cells absorb more moisture.

Stir around the edges to make sure liquids are combined. Web get ready for your juiciest thanksgiving bird yet! Add water until turkey is completely covered and all cavities are filled.

Stir until the salt and sugar are completely dissolved. After 30 minutes, insert a probe thermometer into the thickest part of the breast and reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees f. Fill the pot with ice water until the turkey is submerged.

Light or dark brown sugar 1 tbsp. The brine is ready to be used. Roast the turkey on the lowest level of the oven at 500 degrees for 30 minutes.

This is not the same pot you will place the turkey in so it doesn’t need to be big enough for the turkey. I had to serve pasta! I don’t recommend using a plastic oven bag, as this is not the same product.