Preparing a flavorful and juicy turkey by brining it for the holiday season. The brine includes water, salt, brown sugar, herbs, and spices to enhance the turkey's taste. Allow the turkey to chill in the brine for 24 hours for the best results.
1: Bring 6 cups of water to a boil.
2: Add 2/3 cup of salt, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of Italian herbs, 3 bay leaves, 1 tablespoon of course pepper, 1 tablespoon of onion flakes, and 1 tablespoon of garlic granules to the boiling water.
3: Squeeze in the juice of 2 lemons and add the lemons themselves and 2 onions to the brine.
4: Stir until all ingredients are dissolved.
5: Place the turkey in a large bowl, bucket, or cooler and pour the brine over it, ensuring the turkey is completely submerged.
6: Dilute the brine with additional water as necessary.
7: Chill the turkey in the refrigerator or with ice for 24 hours.
8: The next day, proceed to prepare the turkey for cooking.
