Pour a glass over iceand pour the rest into your brine.

It takes a little time and effort, but it’s always worth it.

If you’re celebrating Thanksgiving in the South, it’s probably in your fridge already.

Sweet-and-Spicy Roast Turkey

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It steeps for a good 30 minutes, cools, and then the turkey is added to the brine.

Why Sweet Tea?

There are two types of brine:dry brine and wet brine.

Turkey Brine - Southern Living

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Toss in sweet tea and enjoy the results.

John’s Sweet Tea-Brined Smoked Turkey

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