Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Brine

This recipe makes a sun-dried tomato and basil turkey brine to help bring flavor and moisture to your roasted bird.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 61 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 2 quarts tomato juice
• 1 quart water
• 3 tablespoons onion powder
• 2 cups kosher salt
• 4 ounces sun-dried tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons poultry seasoning
• 1 gallon vegetable broth
• 1 ounce basil leaves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Stir salt, poultry seasoning, onion powder, and black pepper together in a large stockpot. Pour vegetable broth, tomato juice, and water into the stockpot and stir to dissolve the salt mixture; add sun-dried tomatoes and basil leaves. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and cook the brine, stirring occasionally, until the seasonings are completely dissolved, about 20 minutes.