Gourmet Turkey Brine

Rodelle’s Gourmet Turkey Brine makes your holiday protein the star of the show. With our helpful directions and delicious brine mix, brining a whole turkey becomes completely approachable. Just prepare the brine mix by adding to boiling water, cool the solution down, submerge your turkey, refrigerate, and wait. The result is a deeply seasoned, noticeably juicier turkey that roasts up with beautiful mahogany skin and flavor that your guests will remember long after the meal is over.

• 13 oz container brines one turkey (up to 18lbs) and 25oz container brines up to two turkeys
• Brining Time: 12–24 hours refrigerated.
• Perfect on turkey, chicken, Cornish hens, pork, fish, and smoked meats. Use it year-round to help meats stay moist while adding layers of sweet, savory, herbaceous flavor.
• Ingredients: Salt, Sugar, Allspice, Black Pepper, Garlic, Cranberries, Exhausted Vanilla Beans, Orange Peel, Rosemary, Thyme, Bay Leaves, and Sage. This combination creates a balanced sweet-and-savory flavor profile with herbal depth, citrus brightness, and a subtle vanilla finish.
• Moisture + Flavor: Helps create exceptionally juicy, flavorful meat from the inside out.
• Holiday Favorite: Trusted by home cooks for moist Thanksgiving and holiday turkeys.
• No artificial colors or flavors.
• Gluten Free | Kosher certified

New to brining? You’re not alone. Many first-time users report that Rodelle Turkey Brine makes the process surprisingly simple while delivering noticeably juicier and more flavorful results than unbrined birds.

Brining is the single most effective thing you can do to guarantee a moist, flavorful Thanksgiving turkey. Here are our directions for up to 1 turkey (18lbs) (using a 13oz container of turkey brine):

1. Shake container well before using.
2. Mix entire contents with 1 gallon boiling water.
3. Cool thoroughly and refrigerate until chilled.
4. Add thawed turkey, liquid brine mix, and 1 additional gallon of water to a large container, ensuring turkey is completely submerged.
5. Refrigerate turkey in brine for 12-24 hours.
6. Rinse turkey and pat dry before roasting, grilling or smoking.

Get our advanced brining guide here.

Q: What is in Rodelle Turkey Brine?
A: Salt, Sugar, Allspice, Apple, Black Pepper, Garlic, Cranberries, Exhausted Vanilla Beans, Orange Peel, Rosemary, Thyme, Bay Leaves, and Sage.

Q: What does brining actually do?
A: Brining helps meat retain moisture while seasoning it throughout. Customers consistently report noticeably juicier turkey, chicken, and pork after using Rodelle Turkey Brine, especially when roasting, smoking, or grilling.

Q: What does the brine taste like?
A: The flavor profile balances savory herbs and spices with subtle sweetness from fruit, citrus, and vanilla. The result is a turkey or roast that tastes deeply seasoned, flavorful, and well-rounded without overwhelming the meat’s natural flavor.

Q: How long should I brine my turkey?
A: 12–24 hours in the refrigerator. For best results with a 14–16 lb bird, brine for 18 hours. Longer brining does not improve results beyond 24 hours and can result in a slightly saltier bird.

Q: Can I use this brine for chicken or other poultry?
A: Yes. Customers frequently use it on whole chickens, Cornish hens, turkey breasts, and other poultry. Scale the water and brining time appropriately, typically 4–8 hours for smaller birds. Check out this measurement break down for other sized birds.

Q: Do I need to rinse the turkey after brining?
A: Yes. Rinse the turkey thoroughly under cold water after removing from the brine, then pat completely dry before roasting. This removes excess surface salt while the interior seasoning remains intact.

Q: Can I use this brine on pork?
A: Absolutely. Customers frequently use Rodelle Turkey Brine on pork chops, pork roasts, pork shoulder, and other cuts. The blend’s balance of herbs, fruit, spices, and vanilla pairs exceptionally well with pork.