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Bent Barrel Bird Brine

Turkey & Poultry Brine
$15.99

Made for chicken, turkey, and other poultry, Bent Barrel Bird Brine boosts moisture and layers in savory citrus-herb flavor so every bird comes out juicier, richer, and a whole lot less forgettable.

Flavor Profile: Citrus • Garlic • Herbal • Savory

Best on:
Poultry
Made in the USA, 30-day flavor guarantee, easy returns
Ingredients

SEA SALT, BROWN SUGAR, MINCED GARLIC, MINCED ONION, BLEND OF PEPPERCORNS (WHITE, PINK, BLACK AND GREEN), ORANGE PEEL, GROUND MUSTARD, RED PEPPER FLAKES, ROSEMARY, SAGE, THYME, ALLSPICE, CLOVES

How to use your brine

We strongly recommend brining your poultry in a food safe container for a minimum of 1 hour per pound though doing it overnight is the most convenient. Make sure to completely rinse your poultry after brining and pat completely dry before adding your favorite seasoning.

Mixing Instructions:

  • Chicken: Mix 1 cup of brine with 1/2 gallon of water, chicken stock, chicken broth or your choice of liquid. 
  • Turkey: Mix entire contents of the package with 1 gallon of water or enough to completely submerge your turkey. 
  • Optional - You can warm the mixture in a saucepan to help dissolve the contents. Make sure you chill the mixture completely before submerging poultry.


Bent Barrel Bird Brine is crafted to boost the tenderness and flavor of any poultry. Infused with the aromatics of garlic, allspice and clove, and the delicate hints of citrus and sage, your bird will be imbued with unforgettable flavor. Each bird will be bathed in moisture and flavor, guaranteeing your family will be impressed every time.

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We stand behind our seasonings. If your first Flavor Expedition Co. purchase doesn’t hit the mark, contact us within 30 days of delivery and we’ll make it right.

Shipping & Returns

Shipping Policy:
We currently offer $7.95 Flat Rate shipping or Free Economy Shipping for purchases over $49 to all 50 states in the U.S.A. Most packages ship via USPS and arrive in 3-5 business days.

30-Day Flavor Satisfaction Guarantee:
We stand behind our seasonings. If your first Flavor Expedition Co. purchase doesn’t hit the mark, contact us within 30 days of delivery and we’ll make it right. (For more information check out the full guarantee in the footer.)

Easy Return Policy:
Damaged order? Don’t toss it. Email us within 24 hours of delivery with photos and we’ll take care of it.

Merchandise returns:
Unused items may be returned within 30 days for store credit or exchange.

Questions? Email support@flavorexpedition.com with your order number.

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Bent Barrel Bird Brine Turkey & Poultry Brine
$15.99

What it does

Moisture

Keeps it juicy

Salt helps the meat hold onto water, so more of it stays in the bird instead of cooking out. That is your insurance against dry breast meat.

Tenderness

Keeps it tender

Salt relaxes the muscle proteins, so the meat doesn't tighten up and turn tough as it cooks.

Flavor

Seasons it all the way through

Garlic, citrus, sage, rosemary, thyme and warm spice travel in with the water, so the flavor reaches past the surface and into every bite.

Smoked Turkey
Recipe highlight

Smoked Turkey

A brined, smoked turkey finished with Mellow Dusk, with juicy meat and crackly skin.

Total time 7.5 hoursServes 7 people
Get the full recipe
Smoked Turkey

Smoked Turkey

Prep 15 minutesCook 7 hours + 15 minutes restTotal 7.5 hoursServes 7 people

Ingredients

  • 1 15-pound turkey defrosted
  • 2-3 Tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
  • 2-3 Tablespoons Mellow Dusk Seasoning

Directions

  1. Preheat
    Set up your smoker or grill for indirect cooking and bring it to 225°F. 

  2. Prep the turkey
    Make sure your turkey is fully thawed, then unwrap it and take out the extras from the insides. Brine the bird overnight. Once brining is complete, rinse the outside with cold water. Dry it thoroughly,  tie the legs together, and pin the wing tips behind the shoulders.

  3. Season
    Rub the whole bird with avocado or olive oil, then cover every side with the Mellow Dusk.

  4. Smoke the turkey
    Set the turkey right on the grill and close the lid. Plan for about 20 minutes per pound at 225°F. A 15 pound turkey, for example, needs roughly 5 hours. Add an extra 30 minutes as a buffer.

  5. Remove to a serving platter
    Check the temperature in both the breast and thigh on both sides. This matters most on gas and charcoal grills, where one side is usually hotter than the other. Judge the temp by the lowest reading. When all 4 spots read above 165°F, move the turkey to your dish or cutting board.

  6. Rest
    Let the turkey rest for 15 minutes before you start to carve it. If it finishes early, tent it with foil so it stays in the safe temperature range.

  7. Enjoy!
    Now carve it up, pick your favorite part, and dig in. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Complete the bird

Get Bent Barrel plus Mellow Dusk in the Bird is the Word pack

Brine the bird, then finish it with sweet hickory smoke from Mellow Dusk.

  • Bent Barrel Bird BrineYou're viewing this oneCitrus • Garlic • Herbal • SavoryTry it on Turkey, Chicken, Duck, GooseHeat
  • Mellow DuskSweet • Smoky • BBQTry it on Pork Ribs, Beer Can ChickenHeat
$28.98
  • Brine and finishing seasoning in one order
  • Free shipping on orders over $49
  • 30-day flavor guarantee. Don't love it, we'll make it right
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Before you add it to the cart

a few things people ask us

Will it make my turkey salty? No. Use the recommended ratio and brine time, and it builds moisture and savory flavor without turning the bird into a salt lick.

Is it only for turkey? No. Use it for chicken, duck, Cornish hens, turkey legs, wings, or any poultry you want juicier before cooking.

How do I use it? Mix it with water, soak the bird for at least 1 hour per pound (overnight is easiest), then rinse, pat dry and cook. For chicken, mix 1 cup of brine with 1/2 gallon of liquid. For turkey, use the whole package with 1 gallon.

Allergen heads-up. It contains mustard (ground mustard). If that is an allergy in your house, skip this one.

What did we leave out? On purpose, a few things you'll find in a lot of brines:

Not in the bag

  • MSG or fillers
  • Gluten or nuts

Not on the label

  • Artificial sweeteners
  • Dairy, soy or eggs
Anthony and Erin
Heat
1/5No heat
One package brines
1turkey, or chicken at 1 cup per 1/2 gallon
Brine time
1hour per pound, or overnight
Your guarantee
30days. Replaced or refunded.
Free shipping over $49.$7.95 flat rate below that.

Customers praised this turkey brine for delivering exceptional flavor and moisture. Shoppers said it made their turkey "incredibly juicy from the first slice to the last" and produced the "best turkey I've ever had." Easy to use with fast shipping. One customer noted a seasoning was too spicy for their preference. Highly recommended for BBQ enthusiasts.

  • Best turkey I've ever made but the best turkey I've ever had.
  • Gave my turkey amazing flavor and made it incredibly juicy from the first slice to the last
  • Great flavor. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to up their smoke or BBQ game.
  • 5 stars: 6 (100%)
  • 4 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
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  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Brock E.
Easy to use and well worth it

Easy to use and well worth it. This brine gave my turkey amazing flavor and made it incredibly juicy from the first slice to the last

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Brock E.
B b b b b bird is the word

B b b b b bird is the word, and so is this turkey brine. It made the turkey so moist for every bite and coupled with Mellow Dusk was out of this world! Highly recommend for this next Thanksgiving

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Paris

All but 1 of the seasons were super good. The other is probably good, but it destroyed my tongue 😂

Great product, fast shipping!

Paris, thank you so much for the kind words! We are stoked that you are enjoying your seasonings and look forward to getting your thoughts on all of them. Welcome to the Flavor Crew!

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William B.

This brine is awesome. Highly recommend!

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David S.
Best ever bird.

Used Bent Barrel Bird Brine on this years bird. Overnight brining and then on the Treager until 165. About 4 hours. Not only the best turkey I’ve ever made but the best turkey I’ve ever had.

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Sean

Fast delivery, great flavor. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to up their smoke or BBQ game.

Sean, thank you so much for the kind words! Hope your next bird is the best bird ever!

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