Easiest Dry-Brine Rub

Name: Easiest Dry-Brine Rub
Total time: 48 h
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh herbs, such as rosemary or thyme; 1 teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon baking soda

45 Ratings

Head to turkey nirvana with a dry brine that will deliver on crispy flavorful skin and tender meat without the mess of a liquid brine. Follow this formula for epic results. For every 5 pounds of turkey, follow the below recipe.

By Ananda Eidelstein

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Credit: Marcus Nilsson

Recipe Summary

hands-on:

10 mins

total:

48 hrs

Ingredients

1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh herbs, such as rosemary or thyme
1 teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon baking soda

Directions

Step 1
Two days before the big day, mix ingredients in a bowl and rub all over turkey, getting into every nook and cranny. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate, flipping over after a day. Let sit at room temperature for 1 hour before cooking. Pat dry with paper towels (no need to rinse) before roasting for maximum crispness.

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