Gluten Free Easy Turkey Brine
A good brine is the secret weapon behind a juicy, flavorful roast turkey, and this one delivers every time. Every single ingredient here — kosher salt, sugar, fresh herbs, garlic, onion, lemon, and peppercorns — is naturally free of gluten, so there's nothing to second-guess or swap out. That's a genuine relief when you're planning a big holiday meal and need every component of the table to be safe for gluten-sensitive guests. The aromatics steep in the warm brine before the cold water and ice bring the temperature down, which means the turkey soaks up layers of savory, herby flavor overnight without any fuss. After 12 to 24 hours in the fridge, the bird comes out seasoned all the way through, which makes for incredibly moist, tender meat no matter how you roast it. It's a low-effort step that pays off in a big way, and once you brine a turkey, you'll never skip it again.
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1 serving
- 1 gallon cold water, divided
- 1 cup kosher salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 medium yellow onion, quartered
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tbsp whole black peppercorns
- 1 lemon, halved
- 4 cups ice cubes
Instructions
- 1
Combine 4 cups of the water, the kosher salt, and sugar in a large stockpot over medium heat, stirring until the salt and sugar are fully dissolved, about 3–4 minutes. Remove from heat.
- 2
Add the garlic, onion, thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, peppercorns, and lemon halves to the hot brine. Let the mixture steep for 5 minutes, until fragrant.
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