Juniper Brine

Name: Juniper Brine
Ingredients: 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 (see Notes); 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns, crushed (see Cooks Note); 2 teaspoons whole allspice berries, crushed (see Notes); 5 fresh sage leaves; 4 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 bay leaves; 8 cups hot water; 4 cups ice water

11 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

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 (see Notes)
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns, crushed (see Cooks Note)
2 teaspoons whole allspice berries, crushed (see Notes)
5 fresh sage leaves
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
8 cups hot water
4 cups ice water

Directions

1

In a large saucepan, stir together the salt, sugar, cloves, juniper berries, peppercorns, and allspice.
2

Add the sage leaves, thyme, and bay leaves along with the hot water.
3

Stir to combine.
4

Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently until the salt and sugar have dissolved.
5

Boil for 3 minutes, then remove from the heat.
6

Add the ice water and stir to cool the mixture.
7

Set aside and let cool to room temperature.
8

Proceed with brining the turkey.