Ingredients
- 12 cups (3 quarts) water, divided
- 3/4 cup kosher salt
- 1 medium shallot, roughly chopped
- 1 medium clove garlic, smashed
- Zest of 1 lemon, removed in large strips with a vegetable peeler
- 10 thyme sprigs
- 8 sage leaves
- 4 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon allspice berries
Instructions
- Place 4 cups (1 quart) water, salt, shallot, garlic, lemon zest, thyme, sage, bay leaves and allspice berries in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
- Pour the brine into a large bowl or clean tub; add the remaining 8 cups (2 quarts) water. Set turkey in the brine and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.