How to Brine a Turkey | DJ BBQ

Turkey is an intimidating bird to cook for many, but not to worry — we’ve got you covered with DJ BBQ’s failsafe-brine recipe. For instant flavour and guaranteed juiciness, try this gorgeous union of festive flavours. From cinnamon and tangerine to zingy lemon and chilli — this recipe will be your go-to. Happy Holidays!

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[CraftyLoops]

I just think DJ BBQ is one of the nicest people on YouTube.  He's always so happy.  It's very refreshing to watch him.  That turkey looks pretty incredible too.  Nommy nommy nom noms!!  Lee x

[FrenchGuyCooking]

Brining is one of the best invention ever. Yours is the best since Alton Brown's

[laurensabino]

I love this guy, seems like the kind of person you can't help but be happy around

[murielperez]

I use Jamie's recipe for years now and trust me it never fails!!

[MrsBrit]

I've been brining my turkeys for the past several years and they always turn out amazing! I made the HUGE turkey at my parents the last time I was home for thanksgiving 5 years ago (being an expat is hard!) and it ended up being so moist and so perfectly cooked, it actually fell apart! That was about a 60lb bird when it was alive (I think it was about 45lbs....we had about 30 people eating). Everyone said it was hands down the best turkey they'd ever tasted....even my grandma said it was good!

[Reylandrianjr]

Brining is a must. The flavor juiciness and tenderness is unmatched

[gotsaved]

This will be my 3rd year doing this brine and I'll probably do it until the day I die it's sooo good, everyone who's been over to have it says it's the best turkey they've ever had.

[bryansylam]

love your interaction with the crew. great recipe as always!

[vailismyname]

Tomorrow is the Solstice!! That means it's time to make the brine! 🙌🙌

[Khansle]

You got one of the coolest film crews, DJ BBQ.

[abelesquivel]

Been doing your brine for 6 years now man.. been a hit every year for friends and family, thank you very much bro

[miraclesdohappen]

Was soooo delicious!!! This brine is excellent y'all! I did everything except add the red chilis - only because I forgot and it still was the best turkey I ever tasted! Please try this brine! You won't disappointed !

[BrotherTree]

Awesome flavours in that brine. It's the hero of the dish.

[KatotownUSA]

My brother and I brined a turkey years back. This recipe looks fantastic. Thank you

[toddwilliams]

I made my first turkey the other day using the brine and the turkey came out awesome. Better than all the turkeys I have had growing up with my family. Like I said it was my first turkey I have cook and I'm not the best cook. I would have to say it was the brine. If any one has any doubt about this just do it and you will be happy you did. Just a side note let the turkey stand for 30 min then cut into it.

[vailismyname]

I made this for Yule dinner! It turned out excellent! The turkey sat in the brine for 16 or so hours, and this added way more flavour than I thought it would. It was excellent! Thanks!

[tblynch]

I became a believer about brining/marinating meat when I put my usual herbs, salt, garlic, Siracha on some chicken I intended to fry that evening, but didn't get to cook. I fried it the next night instead and everyone said it was the best I'd ever made. It had significantly improved flavor vs my usual hour or so.

[BobbyParrish]

I wouldn't mind taking a soak in that brine! I dry brine my bird, still got loads of flavor! 

[dragon_empress_]

Yay!!! Finally a You Tube video about Turkey Brining that is not done in partnership with Wish Bone dressing !!!!

[TheASTrader]

I was all cocked and ready to tell you not to use a reactive container like copper and then you went and put it in a perfectly safe enameled pot.  lol...  This looks great DJ.  I've been brining my t-day turkeys for about a decade now and it's always a delicious birdy.  The gravy from a salt/brown sugar brined bird is outstanding.  Glad to see you spreading the turkey love across the pond.