Savory Turkey Brine

Brining a turkey makes for a juicier bird, and this brine — with sage, celery seed, thyme, and soy sauce — brings plenty of flavor too.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: Not available

Total Time: 10 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 gallons cold water
• 10 ounces Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce
• ½ cup kosher salt
• ½ cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons dried sage
• 2 tablespoons dried celery seed
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps

1. Mix water with soy sauce, salt, sugar, sage, celery seed, and thyme in a large stockpot. Stir well until salt is dissolved. Let cool to room temperature.