How do you brine a turkey?
To brine a turkey, put the thawed (if frozen) and cleaned turkey in a large container. I find a cooler works well.
Cover the turkey in a brine solution of 1/3 cup of kosher or sea salt per gallon of water. You may also add about half that amount of brown sugar if you like. Do this the evening before roasting and put on the back porch or some where cool. The next morning, drain the turkey and put it on a platter in the refrigerator for a few hours until it is nice and dry.
Then prepare and roast as you like. You will be converted forever.
The best brine for a turkey is,
tenderquick
sugar cure
liquid smoke
water to cover turkey.
Soak turkey in brine in the fridge as it defrosts, 3-4 days.
This is the best brine. The turkey will be slightly salty with a smoked flavor. If you want exact recipe amounts freepmail me. I don't have them right now as I am at work.