How To Brine A Ginormous Turkey

Total Time: 8 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 (10 lb) bag ice (more or less)
• 2 gallons water (filtered and chlorine free)
• 2 cups kosher salt
• 1 turkey, any size that fits into your cooler
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 4 cups apple juice

Recipe

• 1 line a big picnic cooler with a food grade plastic bag.
• 2 boil water and salt together until all salt is dissolved and cool in fridge several hours.
• 3 wash turkey inside and out and place into cooler. add your optional add-ins to the cooled brine and cover turkey with ice and pour brine over all. let turkey brine overnight making sure the cooler stays closed and adding ice if needed.
• 4 rinse bird and continue with your recipe . your turkey will be moist, flavorful and tender!