Best Turkey Brine

[WaffleHouseTour]

Today starts the annual 24 hours of soaking and salting our turkey.  I’ve tried multiple brines over the years, citrus, bacon, etc… but with my brothers family coming over this year I’ve returned to my old favorite - the maple syrup turkey brine. 
 

What’s yours?

Maple a syrup brine recipe below:

6 bay leaves

3 tbps peppercorns

2 cups kosher salt

16oz pure maple syrup

1 head of garlic

2 gallons of water

Bring to a boil then let cool

Wash turkey and remove insides. Submerge overnight. 

[Headhammer]

Mine's been in this brine since Tuesday. I double it for a whole turkey and add water to cover half the bird and flip it every 12 hours. 

[Josh Parker]

I have tinkered with brines over the years but typically do a variation of the following:

Apple juice

Water

1 cup kosher salt

Peppercorns

Onion

Garlic

Bay leaves

1/2 Can of Beer ---- because I needed to drink the first half prepping. 

36-48hrs of brine and then I use a mustard base before dry seasoning and throwing on the smoker.

[MattF]

I use a dry brine, which is so much easier than doing a wet. Rub it on the bird, cover in plastic wrap and chuck it in the fridge.

If you want to have a look, this is the site to get it from: https://www.naturiffic.com/gourmet/harvest-brine

Caveat: I know the owners and they have become good friends through BBQ.