Lemon Pepper Dry Brine for Turkey
This lemon pepper dry brine is my recipe for foolproof, super juicy, mega crispy-skinned, amazing turkey. Dry, bland, boring turkey? Not at your house, honey! Dry brining is the best way to guarantee a perfect turkey on Thanksgiving day.
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 70kcal
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup kosher salt see note
- ¼ cup light brown sugar packed
- Zest of 3 lemons
- 2 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the kosher salt, brown sugar, lemon zest, and black pepper.
- Use dry brine for whole turkey, chicken, roasts, and more!
Notes
*rule of thumb for dry brining is 1 tablespoon of salt per 3 pounds of turkey/food.
Look in the post for more information on additional ingredients and how to cook a simple dry-brined turkey.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 4993mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g