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. In a large stock pot or 5 gallon bucket mix water with remaining ingredients. Stir well until all the salt is dissolved. Place turkey in the pot cover with a lid and refrigerate overnight or at least 8 hours. Remove turkey from the brine, rinsing well. Follow your regular cooking instructions.