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Turkey Brine Recipes - Brining makes Turkey juicier and more tender

Brining makes Turkey juicier and more tender. These brine recipes do that and add a lot of extra flavor to turkey no matter how you cook it. Perfect for grilling, smoking or deep frying turkey.
Top 10 Turkey Brine Recipes
One of the best ways to make a better Turkey is with a good Brine. Brining Turkey is a process of adding moisture and flavor to meat by use of a salt-water mixture. There are many ways to make a great brine and these turkey brine recipes are amongst the best I know. So, whether you are roasting, grilling, smoking, or frying your next turkey, start out with a good brine and make it so much better.
Savory Turkey Brine
This turkey brine gets a portion of its salt from vegetable stock. The combination of spices and herbs will give your bird a rich flavor.
Apple Spice Brine
A brine is typically water and salt with a little sweet to give it flavor. This brine uses fruit juices for water providing flavor and sweet at the same time.
Fruity Turkey Brine
The citrus fruit in this brine not only add a great tangy flavor but also act to tenderize the meat of the poultry. The mild acid of the lemon will help to carry flavors deep into the meat.
Holiday Poultry Brine
This poultry brine is perfect for the holiday turkey. By using stock you get extra flavor with a mild saltiness that makes for a perfect brine.
Cranberry Turkey Brine
What better to brine a turkey in than cranberry?
Poultry Brine
This brine works with the added power of pickling spice which will help poultry add even more moisture. The spice and herbs add a great flavor. Whatever you do with this poultry after this brine, it won't be dry.
Smoked Turkey Brine
This brine makes enough for a whole turkey and will not only add flavor but give you a juicier and more tender bird.
TomKattt's Poultry Brine
Tom Katt sent this brining recipe that is perfect for poultry, expecially that Holiday turkey.
Hawaiian-Style Turkey Brine
Here is another turkey brine for you to try. This one is a bit different since it uses sweet ingredients. The pineapple juice works well to tenderize the turkey meat.
Clove and Honey Brine for Turkey
This brine will give your turkey a subtle sweetness.
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