How To Brine A Turkey

Ingredients

7 quarts (28 cups) water

1 1/2 cups coarse salt

6 bay leaves

2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds

1 tablespoon dried juniper berries

2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns

1 tablespoon fennel seeds

1 teaspoon black or brown mustard seeds

1 fresh whole turkey (18 to 20 pounds), patted dry, neck and giblets reserved for stock, liver reserved for stuffing

1 bottle dry Riesling

2 medium onions, thinly sliced

6 garlic cloves, crushed

1 bunch fresh thyme

Tools and Materials 5-gallon brining container (tub, stockpot, or bucket)

Large brining or oven-roasting bag

Refrigerator (or a cooler with ice)

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