This easy turkey brine uses Battleship Brine Garlic & Herb and sliced lemon to get the bird ready for the smoker. It is the preparation stage: after brining, follow the separate Brined Smoked Turkey recipe for seasoning and cooking.
Thaw the bird before beginning. Read the turkey packaging for any added salt or solution, and follow the brine package for the correct mixing ratio. Use a food-safe container large enough to hold the turkey and brine.
Allow time for the brine
The recipe below calls for at least 8 hours, with 24 hours recommended by the original cook. Keep the bird refrigerated at 40°F or colder throughout brining. Smoking time comes afterward, so build both stages into your holiday schedule.
Prepare your turkey with Battleship Brine Garlic & Herb and sliced lemon. Follow the brine package for the water-to-brine ratio, then allow 8–24 hours of refrigerated brining before moving on to the turkey cook.
First, make sure your turkey is fully defrosted. Please see the instructions that should have come with your turkey to know how long to defrost. There’s nothing worse than forgetting this step!
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