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Rating: 4 stars

11/21/2018

                About how long did you simmer your salt and spices for? I did it for about an hour and there was still salt that had not dissolved even though I stirred it.  Also, what color does the brine turn out to be?  Mine is the color of the riesling, whereas the picture on this site shows a darker brine.  I'm worried I didn't simmer the spices long enough?

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1 tablespoon mustard seeds

1 tablespoon fennel seeds

1 tablespoon coriander seeds

1 tablespoon black peppercorns

2 bay leaves

1/2 pound kosher salt (1 1/2 cups, plus 2 tablespoons)

2 tablespoons sea salt

1/2 cup light-brown sugar

3 cloves garlic

4 sprigs thyme

4 sprigs parsley

1 fresh turkey (14 pounds), giblets removed and reserved

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Turkey Brine with Brown Sugar

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
  • 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
  • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 pound kosher salt (1 1/2 cups, plus 2 tablespoons)
  • 2 tablespoons sea salt
  • 1/2 cup light-brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 4 sprigs thyme
  • 4 sprigs parsley
  • 1 fresh turkey (14 pounds), giblets removed and reserved

Directions

Wrap seeds, peppercorns, and bay leaves in a square of cheesecloth; tie with kitchen twine. Bring 2 gallons water, both salts, and brown sugar to a boil in a very large pot, stirring to dissolve. Add bundle, garlic, thyme, and parsley. Let cool completely. Fully submerge turkey, weighting it down with a plate topped with cans if necessary. (In lieu of a large pot, you can use a brining bag.) Refrigerate turkey overnight.

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Martha Stewart Member

Rating: 4 stars

11/21/2018

                About how long did you simmer your salt and spices for? I did it for about an hour and there was still salt that had not dissolved even though I stirred it.  Also, what color does the brine turn out to be?  Mine is the color of the riesling, whereas the picture on this site shows a darker brine.  I'm worried I didn't simmer the spices long enough?

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45 Ratings

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45 Ratings

5 star values:

                                  14

4 star values:

                                  14

3 star values:

                                  12

2 star values:

                                  2

1 star values:

                                  3

45 Ratings

5 star values:

                                  14

4 star values:

                                  14

3 star values:

                                  12

2 star values:

                                  2

1 star values:

                                  3

45 Ratings

5 star values:

                                  14

4 star values:

                                  14

3 star values:

                                  12

2 star values:

                                  2

1 star values:

                                  3
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Martha Stewart Member

Rating: 4 stars

11/21/2018

                About how long did you simmer your salt and spices for? I did it for about an hour and there was still salt that had not dissolved even though I stirred it.  Also, what color does the brine turn out to be?  Mine is the color of the riesling, whereas the picture on this site shows a darker brine.  I'm worried I didn't simmer the spices long enough?

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: 4 stars

11/21/2018

                About how long did you simmer your salt and spices for? I did it for about an hour and there was still salt that had not dissolved even though I stirred it.  Also, what color does the brine turn out to be?  Mine is the color of the riesling, whereas the picture on this site shows a darker brine.  I'm worried I didn't simmer the spices long enough?

Rating: 4 stars

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