Maple Turkey Brine

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Ingredients

  • 4 quarts water, divided
  • 2 cups dark brown sugar
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1 cup maple syrup
  • 3/4 cup sea salt
  • 8 cloves whole garlic cloves, peeled
  • 6 bay leaves
  • 3 large fresh thyme sprigs
  • 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
  • 1 cup sour mash whiskey

Instructions

  1. Place 2 quarts of water in a large pot over medium heat, and stir in brown sugar, soy sauce, maple syrup, sea salt, garlic cloves, bay leaves, thyme sprigs, peppercorns, and whiskey. Stir to dissolve brown sugar and salt; bring to a boil. Remove from heat, and stir in remaining 2 quarts of water. Allow brine to cool completely before using.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

366 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.2g 14% DV
Total Fat 6.8g 9% DV
Carbs 78.5g 29% DV
Fiber 10.8g 39% DV
Sugar 40.6g 81% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 11549mg 100% DV
Potassium 510.3mg 11% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 140mcg 16% DV
Vitamin C 51.7mg 57% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 375.5mg 29% DV
Iron 16.2mg 90% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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