Where is info on Turkey brine recipes, how long to cook a turkey, cranberry relish?”
To end up with a juicy, flavorful turkey, it’s important to start by brining your bird overnight. Don’t be overwhelmed — making and setting the turkey in the brine (which is essentially a saltwater and herb bath your poultry soaks in for hours) is extremely simple and makes a huge difference in your final product. There are dozens of brining methods and recipes — I prefer Alton Brown’s brine mix, which I posted here along with three fantastic Thanksgiving menus. For some turkey brine variations, here are a few more great options: Sara Mounton’s Turkey Brine Recipe adapted from “The New Thanksgiving Table,” Diane Morgan, Chronicle Books, 2009 Get: – 2/3 cup Diamond Crystal brand kosher salt – 2/3 cup sugar – 6 whole cloves – 1 teaspoon juniper berries, crushed – 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, crushed – 2 teaspoons whole allspice berries, crushed – 5 fresh sage leaves – 4 sprigs fresh thyme – 2 bay leaves – 8 cups hot water – 4 cups ice water In a large saucepan, stir together the salt, s
