Rob'S Turkey Brine

Name: Rob'S Turkey Brine
Ingredients: Raw whole turkey; 3-pound box of kosher salt; 1 tablespoon of whole black peppercorns; 2 gallons chicken broth; 1-gallon ice water; 1 whole bunch fresh thyme, torn roughly; 1 whole bunch fresh oregano, torn roughly; 1 whole bunch fresh sage leaves, torn roughly; 1 whole bunch fresh marjoram, torn roughly

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Ingredients

Raw whole turkey
3-pound box of kosher salt
1 tablespoon of whole black peppercorns
2 gallons chicken broth
1-gallon ice water
1 whole bunch fresh thyme, torn roughly
1 whole bunch fresh oregano, torn roughly
1 whole bunch fresh sage leaves, torn roughly
1 whole bunch fresh marjoram, torn roughly

Directions

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