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Bourbon and Beer Turkey Brine

Bourbon and Beer Turkey Brine
Prep Time:
5m
Yield:
2 gallons (approximately enough for a 12-15 lb turkey)

Brining your holiday turkey makes a much more tender and flavorful bird.  The use of beer and bourbon combines to add a rich intensity unlike any other.

Ingredients

  • 2 gallons water
  • 1 cup light beer or amber ale
  • 1 cup bourbon
  • 1 cup Dixie Crystals Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
  • 2 cups coarse salt
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 orange, sliced
  • 5 sprigs fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Using a pot large enough to hold your turkey (12-15 pounds), combine all ingredients. Stir to dissolve the salt and sugars. Add the turkey and refrigerate for 24-36 hours. 
  2. Dry turkey with towels and cook as desired.
Dixie Crystals Insight

Recipe developed for Dixie Crystals by Susan Whetzel @doughmesstic.

Source URL: https://www.dixiecrystals.com/recipes/bourbon-and-beer-turkey-brine