Maple Turkey Magic: Irresistible Brine Recipe

This is Dave’s favorite brine for Thanksgiving turkey. It can be used on any kind of poultry and pork. It gives a sweet, maple flavor to meats.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
18
Yield:
18 cups

Ingredients

  • 4quartswater, divided

  • 2cupsdark brown sugar

  • 1cupsoy sauce

  • 1cupmaple syrup

  • ¾cupsea salt

  • 8cloveswhole garlic cloves, peeled

  • 6bay leaves

  • 3large fresh thyme sprigs

  • 2teaspoonswhole black peppercorns

  • 1cupsour mash whiskey

Cooking Directions

  1. Place 2 quarts of water in a large pot over medium heat, and stir in brown sugar, soy sauce, maple syrup, sea salt, garlic cloves, bay leaves, thyme sprigs, peppercorns, and whiskey. Stir to dissolve brown sugar and salt; bring to a boil. Remove from heat, and stir in remaining 2 quarts of water. Allow brine to cool completely before using.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe18
Calories180
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
0g
0%
Sodium
4337mg
189%
Total Carbohydrate
37g
14%
Dietary Fiber
0g
1%
Total Sugars
34g
Protein
1g
Vitamin C
1mg
4%
Calcium
47mg
4%
Iron
43mg
237%
Potassium
139mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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