- Remove giblets and turkey neck; rinse turkey inside and out.
- In a large stock pot or 5 gallon container, mix water with remaining brining ingredients. Stir well until all salt dissolves.
- Place turkey in the pot, cover with a lid and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Remove turkey from brine, rinsing well. Follow your regular cooking instructions.
Juicy Brined Turkey
Yield
Makes 16 to 24 servings
Prep Time
2 hours
Cook Time
~4hours
Total Time
18 hours
kikkoman products used:
ingredients
16-24 pound turkey
2 gallons cold water
10 ounces Kikkoman® Soy Sauce*
1/2 cup kosher salt
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons dried sage
2 tablespoons dried celery seed
1 tablespoon dried thyme
*May substitute Gluten Free Tamari Soy Sauce
directions
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Even people who love soy sauce and use it all the time are often surprised to learn what it is and how it’s made. We make ours from just four simple ingredients—water, soybeans, wheat, and salt. Those ingredients are transformed through a traditional brewing process—much like making wine or beer—that has remained unchanged for centuries.
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