Non-Drowsy Turkey Brine

The turkey, the traveling, the tryptophan; let’s face it, there’s a lot of tiring elements to a typical Thanksgiving feast. Below is his recipe for a “Non-Drowsy Turkey,” which incorporates seasonally-appropriate Red Bull Red Editions (Cranberry flavor) into the brine. This recipe bodes particularly well for Friendsgiving-type celebrations.

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Notes

You’ll also need: 1 large container to brine the turkey, ice, and a cooler to keep turkey chilled (you can also refrigerate in a large enough container to hold the turkey and brine).

Ingredients

• 2 quarts no-sugar added natural organic apple cider
• ½ Cup kosher salt
• 16 whole black peppercorns
• 4 250-milliliter cans Red Bull Red Edition (cranberry flavored)
• 1 26-ounce can chicken broth
• 1 package fresh herb poultry seasoning (sage, rosemary, and thyme)
• 1 14-pound turkey, thawed and cleaned, giblets removed
• Water, to cover the turkey

The first step in the process is selecting a brine recipe for a juicy, flavorful Butterball ® turkey that works for any occasion. Once you’ve selected your brine you’ll need to:

1. Purchase a fresh turkey to eliminate the need to thaw, or completely thaw a frozen turkey.
2. The night before roasting, remove the giblets and turkey neck. Rinse the turkey inside and out.
3. Prepare your brine. Be sure to mix ingredients until all of the salt is dissolved. If your brine is heated, be sure to cool it to room temperature before brining.
4. Place your turkey, breast down, in a large container made of food-grade plastic, stainless steel, glass, or a brining bag. Be sure the container will fit in your fridge.
5. Add brine, covering the entire turkey.
6. Place in the refrigerator for the specified period of time.
7. Remove turkey from brine after recommended time. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels. Cook turkey as desired.

As a rule of thumb, you should brine your turkey 45 to 60 minutes per pound.

The first step in the process is selecting a brine recipe for a juicy, flavorful Butterball ® turkey that works for any occasion. Once you’ve selected your brine you’ll need to:

1. Purchase a fresh turkey to eliminate the need to thaw, or completely thaw a frozen turkey.
2. The night before roasting, remove the giblets and turkey neck. Rinse the turkey inside and out.
3. Prepare your brine. Be sure to mix ingredients until all of the salt is dissolved. If your brine is heated, be sure to cool it to room temperature before brining.
4. Place your turkey, breast down, in a large container made of food-grade plastic, stainless steel, glass, or a brining bag. Be sure the container will fit in your fridge.
5. Add brine, covering the entire turkey.
6. Place in the refrigerator for the specified period of time.
7. Remove turkey from brine after recommended time. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels. Cook turkey as desired.

As a rule of thumb, you should brine your turkey 45 to 60 minutes per pound.

The first step in the process is selecting a brine recipe for a juicy, flavorful Butterball ® turkey that works for any occasion. Once you’ve selected your brine you’ll need to:

1. Purchase a fresh turkey to eliminate the need to thaw, or completely thaw a frozen turkey.
2. The night before roasting, remove the giblets and turkey neck. Rinse the turkey inside and out.
3. Prepare your brine. Be sure to mix ingredients until all of the salt is dissolved. If your brine is heated, be sure to cool it to room temperature before brining.
4. Place your turkey, breast down, in a large container made of food-grade plastic, stainless steel, glass, or a brining bag. Be sure the container will fit in your fridge.
5. Add brine, covering the entire turkey.
6. Place in the refrigerator for the specified period of time.
7. Remove turkey from brine after recommended time. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels. Cook turkey as desired.

As a rule of thumb, you should brine your turkey 45 to 60 minutes per pound.

The first step in the process is selecting a brine recipe for a juicy, flavorful Butterball ® turkey that works for any occasion. Once you’ve selected your brine you’ll need to:

1. Purchase a fresh turkey to eliminate the need to thaw, or completely thaw a frozen turkey.
2. The night before roasting, remove the giblets and turkey neck. Rinse the turkey inside and out.
3. Prepare your brine. Be sure to mix ingredients until all of the salt is dissolved. If your brine is heated, be sure to cool it to room temperature before brining.
4. Place your turkey, breast down, in a large container made of food-grade plastic, stainless steel, glass, or a brining bag. Be sure the container will fit in your fridge.
5. Add brine, covering the entire turkey.
6. Place in the refrigerator for the specified period of time.
7. Remove turkey from brine after recommended time. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels. Cook turkey as desired.

As a rule of thumb, you should brine your turkey 45 to 60 minutes per pound.

The first step in the process is selecting a brine recipe for a juicy, flavorful Butterball ® turkey that works for any occasion. Once you’ve selected your brine you’ll need to:

1. Purchase a fresh turkey to eliminate the need to thaw, or completely thaw a frozen turkey.
2. The night before roasting, remove the giblets and turkey neck. Rinse the turkey inside and out.
3. Prepare your brine. Be sure to mix ingredients until all of the salt is dissolved. If your brine is heated, be sure to cool it to room temperature before brining.
4. Place your turkey, breast down, in a large container made of food-grade plastic, stainless steel, glass, or a brining bag. Be sure the container will fit in your fridge.
5. Add brine, covering the entire turkey.
6. Place in the refrigerator for the specified period of time.
7. Remove turkey from brine after recommended time. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels. Cook turkey as desired.

As a rule of thumb, you should brine your turkey 45 to 60 minutes per pound.

The first step in the process is selecting a brine recipe for a juicy, flavorful Butterball ® turkey that works for any occasion. Once you’ve selected your brine you’ll need to:

1. Purchase a fresh turkey to eliminate the need to thaw, or completely thaw a frozen turkey.
2. The night before roasting, remove the giblets and turkey neck. Rinse the turkey inside and out.
3. Prepare your brine. Be sure to mix ingredients until all of the salt is dissolved. If your brine is heated, be sure to cool it to room temperature before brining.
4. Place your turkey, breast down, in a large container made of food-grade plastic, stainless steel, glass, or a brining bag. Be sure the container will fit in your fridge.
5. Add brine, covering the entire turkey.
6. Place in the refrigerator for the specified period of time.
7. Remove turkey from brine after recommended time. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels. Cook turkey as desired.

As a rule of thumb, you should brine your turkey 45 to 60 minutes per pound.

The first step in the process is selecting a brine recipe for a juicy, flavorful Butterball ® turkey that works for any occasion. Once you’ve selected your brine you’ll need to:

1. Purchase a fresh turkey to eliminate the need to thaw, or completely thaw a frozen turkey.
2. The night before roasting, remove the giblets and turkey neck. Rinse the turkey inside and out.
3. Prepare your brine. Be sure to mix ingredients until all of the salt is dissolved. If your brine is heated, be sure to cool it to room temperature before brining.
4. Place your turkey, breast down, in a large container made of food-grade plastic, stainless steel, glass, or a brining bag. Be sure the container will fit in your fridge.
5. Add brine, covering the entire turkey.
6. Place in the refrigerator for the specified period of time.
7. Remove turkey from brine after recommended time. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels. Cook turkey as desired.

As a rule of thumb, you should brine your turkey 45 to 60 minutes per pound.

The first step in the process is selecting a brine recipe for a juicy, flavorful Butterball ® turkey that works for any occasion. Once you’ve selected your brine you’ll need to:

1. Purchase a fresh turkey to eliminate the need to thaw, or completely thaw a frozen turkey.
2. The night before roasting, remove the giblets and turkey neck. Rinse the turkey inside and out.
3. Prepare your brine. Be sure to mix ingredients until all of the salt is dissolved. If your brine is heated, be sure to cool it to room temperature before brining.
4. Place your turkey, breast down, in a large container made of food-grade plastic, stainless steel, glass, or a brining bag. Be sure the container will fit in your fridge.
5. Add brine, covering the entire turkey.
6. Place in the refrigerator for the specified period of time.
7. Remove turkey from brine after recommended time. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels. Cook turkey as desired.

As a rule of thumb, you should brine your turkey 45 to 60 minutes per pound.

The first step in the process is selecting a brine recipe for a juicy, flavorful Butterball ® turkey that works for any occasion. Once you’ve selected your brine you’ll need to:

1. Purchase a fresh turkey to eliminate the need to thaw, or completely thaw a frozen turkey.
2. The night before roasting, remove the giblets and turkey neck. Rinse the turkey inside and out.
3. Prepare your brine. Be sure to mix ingredients until all of the salt is dissolved. If your brine is heated, be sure to cool it to room temperature before brining.
4. Place your turkey, breast down, in a large container made of food-grade plastic, stainless steel, glass, or a brining bag. Be sure the container will fit in your fridge.
5. Add brine, covering the entire turkey.
6. Place in the refrigerator for the specified period of time.
7. Remove turkey from brine after recommended time. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels. Cook turkey as desired.

As a rule of thumb, you should brine your turkey 45 to 60 minutes per pound.

The first step in the process is selecting a brine recipe for a juicy, flavorful Butterball ® turkey that works for any occasion. Once you’ve selected your brine you’ll need to:

1. Purchase a fresh turkey to eliminate the need to thaw, or completely thaw a frozen turkey.
2. The night before roasting, remove the giblets and turkey neck. Rinse the turkey inside and out.
3. Prepare your brine. Be sure to mix ingredients until all of the salt is dissolved. If your brine is heated, be sure to cool it to room temperature before brining.
4. Place your turkey, breast down, in a large container made of food-grade plastic, stainless steel, glass, or a brining bag. Be sure the container will fit in your fridge.
5. Add brine, covering the entire turkey.
6. Place in the refrigerator for the specified period of time.
7. Remove turkey from brine after recommended time. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels. Cook turkey as desired.

As a rule of thumb, you should brine your turkey 45 to 60 minutes per pound.