I love to smoke a turkey for the holidays. I have discovered that the only way to smoke an amazing turkey is to brine the turkey (and to tell you the truth, I even brine my oven-baked turkeys now). Without brining, the turkey can be dry and tough. However, if you use a standard brine, the turkey is guaranteed to be juicy and tender. This year, I decided to step up my brining process by using a super flavorful broth. The results were downright amazing. I know you will enjoy!
In a large pot, bowl or bucket, add four 32oz containers of chicken broth.
Next, add 1 tablespoon dried rosemary, 1 tablespoon dried thyme, 1 tablespoon dried sage and 1 tablespoon dried marjoram. Stir until the herbs are dispersed.
Add 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup kosher salt and 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce. Stir until dissolved.
Finally, add 8 cups of cold water.
In a large bucket or pot lined with a cooking bag, place the turkey legs up.
Pour the brine over the turkey and brine for 12 to 24 hours. Make sure to keep the brining turkey in a refrigerator.
When ready to cook, remove the turkey and drain. Pat the turkey dry and cook according to your favorite method.
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