Savory Turkey Brine

Brining a turkey makes for a juicier bird, and this brine — with sage, celery seed, thyme, and soy sauce — brings plenty of flavor too.

• Calories: 28 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 2 gallons cold water
• 10 ounces Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce
• ½ cup kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons dried sage
• 2 tablespoons dried celery seed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

The night before roasting, remove giblets and turkey neck; rinse turkey inside and out.

Step 2

Mix water with soy sauce, salt, sugar, sage, celery seed, and thyme in a large stockpot. Stir well until salt is dissolved. Place turkey in the pot, cover with a lid, and refrigerate overnight or at least 8 hours. Remove turkey from brine; rinse well. Follow your regular cooking instructions.