Juniper Brine Recipe

Juniper Brine Recipe

  • 2/3 cup (3 ounces or 85 grams) Diamond Crystal brand kosher salt
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 1 teaspoon juniper berries, crushed
  • ½ teaspoon black peppercorns, crushed (see Cook’s Note)
  • 2 teaspoons whole allspice berries, crushed
  • 5 fresh sage leaves
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 8 cups hot water
  • 4 cups ice water
  1. In a large saucepan, stir together the salt, sugar, cloves, juniper berries, peppercorns, and allspice. Add the sage leaves, thyme, and bay leaves along with the hot water. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently until the salt and sugar have dissolved. Boil for 3 minutes, then remove from the heat. Add the ice water and stir to cool the mixture. Set aside and let cool to room temperature.
  2. Proceed with brining the turkey.
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