Grandma’s farmhouse turkey brine recipe is a must-do for the most tasty and juicy turkey. It utilizes the usual ingredients that complement a roasting bird. The roasting pan juices make for the world’s best gravy. Do not add salt to your gravy; the brine juices have done that for you. Enjoy a prairie favorite!
Preparation Details
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 7
Ingredients
- 2 cups kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons poultry seasoning
- 3 tablespoons onion powder
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 4 quarts vegetable broth
- 2 quarts water
- 3 cups cranberry juice
Steps
- Combine salt, poultry seasoning, onion powder, and black pepper in a large stockpot; pour in vegetable stock, water, and cranberry juice and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 20 minutes. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature.
- Submerge a turkey into cooled brine; refrigerate 12 to 16 hours. Drain turkey; pat dry before roasting according to your recipe’s instructions.
