Ginger & Lemongrass Turkey Brine
Serves: 5
Mckayla Mann
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
47
Spice
49
Sweetness
57
Sourness
40
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.6
Difficulty
Ingredients:
12 cups
Water3 tbsps
Sugar1.25 cups
White Onion (sliced thin)3 tbsps
Ginger1 cup
Garlic Cloves (whole)1 tsps
Dried Thyme2.5 tbsps
Lemongrass1 tbsps
Thyme (sprigs)1 tbsps
Oregano (sprigs)Directions:
1
Bring water, salt and sugar to a boil
2
Whisk to ensure that mixture dissolves completely
3
Remove from heat and add the rest of the ingredients
4
Let the brine cool completely and submerge turkey meat: For the breasts only, let sit in brine for 5 hours
5
For a whole 12-pound turkey, let sit in brine for 12 hours