I have used Nigella’s turkey brine recipe for my turkey but didn’t manage to fit six litres of water in the pan. I can get about 3 litres in. Will it be too salty?
Nigella's Spiced And Superjuicy Roast Turkey (from NIGELLA CHRISTMAS) brines the turkey in a spiced salt solution. The brine seasons the turkey and also helps the turkey to stay moist during cooking. The amount of brine suggested in the recipe is usually enough for a large 5.5kg (12-pound) turkey, though you can top up with a little extra water, if necessary.
It helps to assess roughtly how much water you will need beforehand. If you think that you are only going to use 3 litres of water then ideally we would suggest halving the salt and other ingredients. It is the salt that you need to pay particular attention to, as if the concentration of salt in the brine is too high then the turkey could become too salty, particularly if you are soaking it for a long period. If you are not sure then start with a half amount of salt and sugar (using a full amount of the other ingredients) and measure how much water you are adding. If you end up adding more than the 3 litres of water expected then you can always add a little more salt and sugar in proportion to the extra water used.
The basic ratio for a wet turkey brine is to use 2 cups of kosher salt or coarse sea salt for every 2 gallons of water. The benefit of a wet brine is that it can work slightly quicker than a dry brine because it infuses the entire turkey in a salty solution.
What Is the Brine Ratio? The basic ratio of salt to water for a brine is 4 tablespoons of kosher salt per 1 quart (4 cups) of water. If you are using fine table salt, reduce the amount to 3 tablespoons. Keep in mind, also, that different kosher salt brands vary in how salty they actually are.
Add 1 tablespoon of salt for every cup of water you used and mix until the salt is completely dissolved. For example, if you are using 1 gallon (16 cups) of water, add 16 tablespoons (1 cup) of salt. Place the meat in the brine and put the whole container in the refrigerator.
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