Make a Juicy Thanksgiving Turkey | How to Brine Turkey Before Roasting

Brining is an amazing technique that adds moisture and flavor helping you make a juicy turkey. We show you how to brine turkey, how to make a brine with my favorite poultry brine recipe, and how to season a turkey. Most importantly, I show you where to put a thermometer on a turkey and what temperature to cook it. Below is the cold brine recipe and cooking notes. * Turkey Brine Recipe * 1 carrot 1 stalk celery 1/4 yellow onion 6 cloves garlic 1 sprig rosemary 2 sprigs thyme 1 small bunch parsley 4-5 sage leaves 1/2 cup kosher salt 1/4 cup sugar 3 quarts cold water 1. Medium to large dice all of the vegetables 2. Smash the garlic with the side of your knife 3. Combine all ingredients in a container and whisk well to mix 4. Cover and place in the refrigerator overnight ** Temperatures ** Oven temperature 375 (350 with convection) International temperature of turkey when done 165 *** Tools for Brining Turkey *** Brine Injector https://amzn.to/3nDANLd Probe Thermometer https://amzn.to/35v9BYI Butcher Twine https://amzn.to/32P2s3M ** Follow Michael Ponzio on Social Media ** Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chefponzio Facebook https://www.facebook.com/chefponzio how to cook turkey how to carve turkey brine turkey how to cook a thanksgiving turkey