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MYRON MIXON

 
 

Maple Syrup Turkey Brine

 4 cups maple syrup
4 pounds dark brown sugar
2 cups kosher salt
2 gallons water
About 12-pound young whole turkey
BBQ rub (mine or your favorite kind)


Mix all ingredients except turkey thoroughly in a container large enough to hold ingredients and then the turkey.

Clean and wash turkey. Submerge in mixture.

Cover and place in refrigerator overnight, or at least 8 hours and up to 12 hours before cooking.