Beer brined turkey

carolinesrub · Post by **carolinesrub** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 11:21 am

I finally settled on my beer brine for the turkey on Monday...I was going to use an amber beer, but figured the dark beer might give it more flavor. I got some great local ingredients at fairs and shows this summer, so I figured I would put them to use...

2 quarts fresh apple cider
3 cups top notch maple syrup
3 cups bourbon honey
2 cups kosher salt
1/4 cup cracked black peppercorns
4 tablespoons Sweet Maple Rub
2 sticks cinnamon - about 3 inches long each
6 bay leaves
11 bottles dark beer

Combine the apple cider, syrup, honey, salt, peppercorns, Sweet Maple Rub, cinnamon and bay leaves in a large pot or bowl. Stir to thoroughly dissolve the sugar and salt.

Combine the mixture with the beer. Place the turkey in a large container and cover with the brine and, if necessary, weigh down with heavy dinner plates to completely submerge. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours

Pigmeister · Post by **Pigmeister** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 1:49 pm

Sounds yummy Joe but isn't that a waste of good beer?

Squeezy · Post by **Squeezy** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 1:53 pm

I think when the cost of the brine exceeds the cost of the meat .... well!!!

Should taste amazing though!

JR · Post by JR » Fri Jan 04, 2008 3:56 pm

Sounds exciting. Where would one get the "bourbon honey"? Or would any other honey work?

John

SmokinQ · Post by **SmokinQ** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 4:09 pm

This does sound very good but I think the brine would end up costing more then the Turkey especially with the price of beer and maple syrup.