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. For detailed brining instruction see my Brining Turkey - Step by Step.
1. Savory Turkey Brine
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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.
2. Smoked Turkey Brine
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This brine recipe makes enough for a whole turkey and will add flavor and give you a juicier and more tender bird.
3. Apple Spice Brine
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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.
4. Holiday Poultry Brine
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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.
5. Poultry Brine
This brine works with the added power of pickling spices which increases the moisture in poultry with some great seasonings for more flavor.
6. TomKattt's Poultry Brine
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Tom Katt sent in this brining recipe that is perfect for poultry. Though it works well for most poultry, it is perfect for that holiday turkey.
9. 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.
