You need a container large enough to hold your turkey submerged in 2 gallons of water and able to keep cool for at least 8 hours
A large stock pot with lid or a food-safe bucket with lid and some space in the refrigerator
Or the crisper drawer lined with a large brining bag
Or a cooler filled with ice
Directions
Start by gathering your brining container and making space in the fridge or cooler.
Remove the neck and giblets from the turkey. Rinse the turkey well, inside and out. Place the turkey breast side down in your prepared container.
Dissolve the salt by heating it in a small amount of the water, in a medium saucepan. Once dissolved, remove from heat and add the bottle of Tamari Soy Sauce. Then, if using, add sugar and/or aromatics of choice.
Pour the brine solution over the turkey, and then pour remaining cold water over the turkey.
Cover and place in the fridge to brine for 8 hours or overnight.
Once brining is complete, rinse the turkey with cold water, then pat dry with paper towels. Next, thoroughly clean your sink of any residue from the raw turkey.
You can then roast the turkey or allow to sit in fridge covered for another 24 hours until ready to cook.
Roast as usual. Check the turkey’s temperature about an hour before the end of cooking time, as brined turkeys may cook more quickly.
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