Clove and Honey Brine for Turkey

This brine will give your turkey a subtle sweetness and all the tenderness and moisture of a good poultry brine.

Prep Time: 7 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 large bag of ice
• 1 gallon hot water
• 2 quarts chicken broth
• 1 pound table salt (non-iodine)
• 1 pound honey
• 2 tablespoons whole cloves

Preparation:

Combine salt and hot water until it dissolves. Add honey, broth, and cloves to mixture. Once thoroughly mixed, add ice. Brine for 1 hour per pound.

Thoroughly rinse all the brine from the turkey before cooking. Otherwise there will be a salty flavor to the turkey. For a more detailed explanation, see my article on brining turkey.

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