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Classic Poultry Brine
A simple salt-and-sugar brine seasoned with aromatics keeps whole chicken or turkey remarkably juicy through the high, dry heat of grilling or smoking, seasoning the meat all the way through rather than just on the surface.
Prep15 min
Cook5 min
Total20 min
ServingsMakes about 1 gallon, enough for one 12 to 14 pound turkey or two whole chickens
DifficultyAdvanced
Rating★ 4.2
Why You'll Love This
- Keeps poultry juicy through high grill heat
- Seasons meat all the way through, not just the surface
- Works for both whole chicken and whole turkey
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A Few Ingredients
- 1 gallon cold water, divided
- 1 cup kosher salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- … and 7 more
First Step
Combine 2 quarts of the water with the kosher salt and sugar in a large pot and set over medium heat.
