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How to Brine Turkey or Chicken
Master the art of a perfect holiday meal with our Kikkoman Brine Recipe, tailored for an unforgettable Turkey Brine experience
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Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
0
minutes
mins
Refrigerate
8
hours
hrs
...
Ingredients
2
Gallons
cold water
10
oz.
Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce
1/2
cup
Kosher salt
1/2
cup
sugar
2
tablespoons
dried sage
2
tablespoons
dried celery seed
1
tablespoons
dried thyme
Instructions
The night before roasting, remove giblets and turkey neck; rinse turkey or chicken inside and out.
In a large stockpot or 5-gallon bucket, mix water with remaining ingredients.
Stir well until all the salt is dissolved. Place the turkey in the pot or bucket, cover with a lid and refrigerate overnight or at least 8 hours.
Remove turkey or chicken from the brine.
Follow your regular turkey or chicken cooking instructions.