Easy Turkey Brine Recipe
This easy Turkey Dry Brine recipe will add significant flavor and moisture to your Thanksgiving Turkey. And simple? It's unbelievably easy to dry brine without the mess of a wet brining a turkey. The result is a delicious, juicy, flavorful turkey perfect for Thanksgiving Day!
Servings: 12
Calories: 16kcal
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoon kosher salt like Morton's
- 1 ½ tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoon cracked black pepper
- 3 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon paprika
Instructions
- Combine all seasonings together in a bowl and set aside.
- Place the turkey on a wire rack set on a baking sheet or use the roasting pan with a rack if it fits into your refrigerator. Rub the spices onto the backside, legs, wings, breast, and the cavity of the turkey. Leave the turkey uncovered and transfer it to the refrigerator and let chill for 24 to 72 hours.
- After the turkey has dry brined, pat the bird dry and remove excess brine before proceeding with roasting.
Nutrition
Calories: 16kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 4652mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 327IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg