Turkey Brine - New & Improved

Ingredients

1 gallon hot water

1 cup chicken base

2 cups salt

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup molasses

1 TB sage

1 TB thyme

1 TB oregano

1 gallon cold water or 8 pounds ice

Method

Combine hot water and seasoning and spices. Bring to boil or until salt and sugars are dissolved. Add cold water or ice.

Fully submerge whole turkey (good amount for 15lb bird), brine under refrigeration for 12 hours.

Rinse bird, season and roast.