Peppered Maple and Thyme Turkey Brine

Our easy-to-prepare brine recipe will help ensure you end up with a deliciously moist and flavor-packed turkey.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 87 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup maple syrup
• 2 gallons cold water
• 2 tablespoons black pepper
• ½ cup Better Than Bouillon® Roasted Chicken Base
• ½ tablespoon granulated garlic
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In the vessel that you will marinate the turkey in, combine all ingredients and mix well with a wire whisk, being sure that the chicken base is completely blended.

Step 2

Carefully place raw turkey or poultry into this vessel, being sure that the entire bird is covered with the brine.

Step 3

Cover vessel and place under proper refrigeration for 24 to 48 hours.

Step 4

When ready to cook the turkey, carefully remove it from the brine and rinse under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.

Step 5

Your turkey is now ready to cook, as you normally would do.