Maple Brined Turkey

Name: Maple Brined Turkey
Ingredients: 8 quarts water; 2 cups kosher salt; 2 cups maple syrup; 2 bunches fresh thyme; 6 bay leaves; 4 large garlic cloves, peeled and crushed; 3 tablespoons black peppercorns; 1 (20 lb) whole turkey

8 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

8 quarts water
2 cups kosher salt
2 cups maple syrup
2 bunches fresh thyme
6 bay leaves
4 large garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
3 tablespoons black peppercorns
1 (20 lb) whole turkey

Directions

1

Place all the ingredients, except the turkey, in a large pot and bring to a boil, stirring until the salt dissolves. Remove from the heat and let cool.
2

Line a large stockpot with an unscented garbage bag and put the turkey into the pot. Pour the cooled brine over the bird, close and seal the bag, and refrigerate overnight.
3

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Remove the turkey from the brine, dry well, and discard the brine.
4

Roast the turkey as you normally would, approximately 15 minutes a pound. Let stand for 30 minutes before carving.