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Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. \u00a0I love getting together with family. \u00a0And I especially love the food. \u00a0I\u2019ve always loved Turkey, but usually it was paired with a healthy dose of gravy. \u00a0That is until last year when we spent Thanksgiving with my husband\u2019s side of the family. \u00a0My sister-in-law brined two turkeys for dinner that night. \u00a0They smoked one and roasted the other. \u00a0It was the most amazing turkey I had ever eaten! \u00a0Even the breast meat was flavorful and juicy. \u00a0I didn\u2019t even put a drop of gravy on it. \u00a0I know that this isn\u2019t something some may consider a life-changing moment, but I decided that from that moment on I would always brine my turkeys. \u00a0My wonderful sister-in-law was kind enough to share her recipe with me after dinner that night. \u00a0I used it for Christmas last year and the turkey was a huge hit. \u00a0<\/p>\n

If you have never brined a turkey before, it really isn\u2019t hard. \u00a0The hardest part is making room in your fridge for the big bucket-o-turkey. \u00a0You also have to do some pre-planning. \u00a0You\u2019ll want to defrost your turkey in time to brine for two days and then sit with the dry rub for another 24 hours. \u00a0We use a Homer bucket from Home Depot to brine the turkey. \u00a0We just cover the top with plastic wrap and then seal it with painter\u2019s tape. \u00a0If you try this recipe, I\u2019d love to hear what you think! \u00a0If it is a life-changing moment for you too, I\u2019d love to hear that as well! \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Turkey Brine<\/div>\n
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388 calories<\/div>\n
98 g<\/div>\n
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Amount Per Serving<\/div>\n
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Calories<\/span> 388<\/span><\/div>\n
Calories from Fat 3<\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Total Fat 0<\/span>g<\/div>\n
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Saturated Fat 0<\/span>g<\/div>\n
1<\/span>%<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Trans<\/span> Fat 0<\/span>g<\/div>\n
Polyunsaturated Fat 0<\/span>g<\/div>\n
Monounsaturated Fat 0<\/span>g<\/div>\n
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Cholesterol 0<\/span>mg<\/div>\n
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Sodium 170763<\/span>mg<\/div>\n
7115<\/span>%<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Total Carbohydrates 98<\/span>g<\/div>\n
33<\/span>%<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Dietary Fiber 2<\/span>g<\/div>\n
9<\/span>%<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Sugars 78<\/span>g<\/div>\n
Protein 2<\/span>g<\/div>\n
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Vitamin C<\/div>\n
28<\/span>%<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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54<\/span>%<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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  1. 2 gallons of water<\/li>\n
  2. 1 1\/2 cups kosher salt<\/li>\n
  3. 3 tbsp minced garlic<\/li>\n
  4. 1 tbs ground black pepper<\/li>\n
  5. 1\/4 cup Worcestershire sauce<\/li>\n
  6. 1\/3 cup brown sugar<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
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      Turkey Dry Rub<\/div>\n
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      80 calories<\/div>\n
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      Calories<\/span> 80<\/span><\/div>\n
      Calories from Fat 9<\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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      Total Fat 1<\/span>g<\/div>\n
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      Saturated Fat 0<\/span>g<\/div>\n
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      Trans<\/span> Fat 0<\/span>g<\/div>\n
      Polyunsaturated Fat 0<\/span>g<\/div>\n
      Monounsaturated Fat 0<\/span>g<\/div>\n
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      Cholesterol 0<\/span>mg<\/div>\n
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      Sodium 330<\/span>mg<\/div>\n
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      Total Carbohydrates 20<\/span>g<\/div>\n
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      Dietary Fiber 8<\/span>g<\/div>\n
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      Sugars 1<\/span>g<\/div>\n
      Protein 3<\/span>g<\/div>\n
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      * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.<\/div>\n
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      1. 25 crushed bay leaves<\/li>\n
      2. 3 1\/2 tsp dried thyme<\/li>\n
      3. 3 1\/2 tsp dried oregano<\/li>\n
      4. 1 1\/2 tsp black pepper<\/li>\n
      5. 2 tsp garlic powder<\/li>\n
      6. 3 tbsp creole seasoning<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
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        1. Remove turkey from brine and set in roasting pan. Mix together dry rub ingredients and rub over entire turkey, inside and out. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours before cooking.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
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