Brine for Chicken and Turkey

A simple brine solution enhances the flavor and moisture of various poultry, such as chicken and turkey.

Category Tags:

DinnerEntree

Cuisine Tags:

American

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Instructions

  1. Combine water, salt, sugar, peppercorns, and allspice in a large stockpot, then bring to a boil, stirring until solids dissolve.

  2. Remove from heat and cool the brine completely.

  3. Add ice to the cooled brine and immerse the poultry, weighing it down if necessary.

  4. Refrigerate the poultry in brine for 8 hours or overnight.

  5. Remove poultry, rinse thoroughly, and discard the brine before cooking.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 378 kcal
Carbohydrate: 98 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 1 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Sodium: 60718 mg
Sugar: 89 g
Fat: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g