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Garlic and Herb Dry Brine

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A dry brine with garlic and herbs can be applied directly to your turkey's skin for a few hours, delivering big flavor and less hassle.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes enough for one 12–14-lb. turkey Servings

Ingredients

10 sprigs thyme
6 sprigs sage
4 sprigs rosemary
4 large cloves garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons celery seeds
½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
½ cup kosher salt
2 tablespoons sugar

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Chop thyme, sage, and rosemary sprigs and pulse in a food processor with garlic, celery seeds, and pepper until a coarse paste forms. Add salt and sugar and pulse until blended, about 30 seconds.

    Step 2

    DO AHEAD: Dry brine can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories (kcal) 10 Fat (g) 0 Saturated Fat (g) 0 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Carbohydrates (g) 3 Dietary Fiber (g) 0 Total Sugars (g) 2 Protein (g) 0 Sodium (mg) 5760
TagsGarlicRoot VegetableVegetableQuickEasyDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarianThanksgivingBon Appétit
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