- 2 gallons cold water
- 1/2 cup Better Than Bouillon® Roasted Chicken Base
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons black pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon granulated garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
- In the vessel that you will marinate the turkey in, combine all ingredients and mix well with a wire whisk, being sure that the chicken base is completely blended.
- Carefully place raw turkey or poultry into this vessel, being sure that the entire bird is covered with the brine.
- Cover vessel and place under proper refrigeration for 24 to 48 hours.
- When ready to cook the turkey, carefully remove it from the brine and rinse under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Your turkey is now ready to cook, as you normally would do.