Grandma's Farmhouse Turkey Brine

Grandma's farmhouse turkey brine recipe is a must-do for the tastiest, juicy turkey. It uses vegetable stock, cranberry juice, and poultry seasoning.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 2 quarts water
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons onion powder
• 2 cups kosher salt
• 3 cups cranberry juice
• 3 tablespoons poultry seasoning
• 4 quarts vegetable broth

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine salt, poultry seasoning, onion powder, and black pepper in a large stockpot; pour in vegetable stock, water, and cranberry juice and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 20 minutes. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature.

Step 2

Submerge a turkey into cooled brine; refrigerate 12 to 16 hours. Drain turkey; pat dry before roasting according to your recipe's instructions.