Wet Brining
Ingredients
1-1 ½ jars Sonoma Spice Queen Turkey Brine
1-1 ½ gallons cold water
Directions
In a heavy stock pot add SSQ turkey brine to 1gallon cold water for 12-14 LB turkey and 1 ½ -gallon cold water for 15-20 LB turkey
Dissolve turkey brine in water on medium low heat
Cool water mixture
Place turkey into heavy duty brining bag and place inside large roasting pan
Carefully poor brining liquid into brining bag and squeeze out as much air as possible
Use a twist tie to seal bag closed and refrigerate
Let turkey brine over night or up to 18 hours
Rinse turkey and pat dry
Dry Brining
Ingredients
1 -1 ½ jars of SSQ turkey brine
Directions
Cover turkey completely
Use 1 jar brine for 12-14 LB turkey and 1 ½ jars for 15-20
Put turkey in brining bag and set in a roasting pan
Use a twist tie to seal the bag and refrigerate
Brine overnight or up to 16 hours
Rinse and pat dry