Kittencal's Best Brown Sugar Turkey Brine

This brine is enough for up to a 20-pound whole turkey and will produce the most juiciest and delicious bird you will ever have, with this brine you will taste only the turkey not any extra herbs or flavorings that are added in to some brines --- i use my food-safe picnic cooler to brine my turkey in it works quite well, you might want to purchase one if you plan on brining your turkey on a regular basis, and you will once you have tried this method just make certain to purchase one that is food-safe --- you may omit the garlic but i strongly suggest to add it --- you must use only kosher salt not regular table salt --- if desired after brining continue with my recipe#199612

Steps

In a large bucket or container mix together the warm water with brown sugar and salt.

Stir until no kosher salt and sugar granules remain in the water.

Add in worcestershire sauce , peppercorns , and garlic.

Stir until the worcestershire sauce is combined.

Cool the water until almost room temperature.

Wash the turkey inside and out with cold water , then place in the brine.

Place in refrigerator for 24 hours ,.

Remove the turkey from the brine and rinse the turkey thoroughly under cold running water.

Pat dry with paper towels then cover and refrigerate if not preparing right away or continue with my turkey recipe.

Ingredients

warm water, kosher salt, light brown sugar, black peppercorns, garlic, worcestershire sauce, whole turkey