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Bird is the Word

Turkey Brine & Seasoning Pack
$28.98

Bent Barrel Bird Brine isn’t just prep — it’s how you make poultry worth talking about.

Built to drive moisture deep into the bird and layer in real flavor before it ever hits the oven, grill, or smoker, this brine gives chicken and turkey a richer, more savory bite from the inside out. With notes of garlic, citrus, sage, rosemary, thyme, peppercorn, allspice, and clove, it brings that holiday-table depth without making the process complicated. 

When you want juicy meat, better flavor, and a bird that actually lives up to the hype, Bent Barrel Bird Brine does the heavy lifting.

Mellow Dusk (Hickory Honey BBQ): Finish off the bird with the sweet and smoky notes of hickory and honey, creating a savory dusk sensation.

Inside this pack
Bent Barrel Bird Brine
Bent Barrel Bird BrineTurkey & Poultry Brine
Poultry
Mellow Dusk
Mellow DuskHickory Honey BBQ
Pork Poultry Seafood Veggies
Made in the USA, 30-day flavor guarantee, easy returns
Why Bird is the Word Exists

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 Mellow Dusk.

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 submerse your turkey. 
  • Optional - You can warm the mixture in a sauce pan to help dissolve the contents. Make sure you chill the mixture completely before submersing 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.
30 Day Flavor Guarantee

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.

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.

Why buy from us?
  • Bold, layered flavor – Small-batch blends designed to do the heavy lifting so your food tastes intentional, not rushed.
  • Made for real life – Built for busy nights, tired cooks, and moments when people are counting on you.
  • No filler, no shortcuts – Thoughtfully balanced ingredients that actually earn their spot in your cabinet.
  • Confidence in every shake – Turn simple ingredients into meals people remember—without overthinking it.
  • 30-Day Flavor Guarantee – Try your first bottle risk-free. If it doesn’t deliver, we’ll make it right.
Bent Barrel Bird Brine pouches with a seasoning bottle in front.
Turkey Seasoning and Brine - Bird is the Word Pack $28.98

Meet The Perfect Poultry Pair

Brine it the night before, then finish it with hickory and honey.

Bent Barrel Bird Brine pouch on a plain background.

Bent Barrel Bird Brine

Turkey & Poultry Brine
Heat: No Heat
Mellow Dusk seasoning bottle beside brown sugar and hickory chips with a Scovie Awards logo. [pack-1]

Mellow Dusk

Hickory Honey BBQ Seasoning
Heat: No Heat
Bent Barrel Bird Brine pouch on a plain background.

Bent Barrel Bird Brine

Turkey & Poultry Brine

Heat No Heat

Best on

Poultry

In every bottle

  • About 1 tbsp per pound of meat
  • Stays fresh 1 to 3 years, cool and dark
  • No MSG or fillers
  • Gluten free and nut free

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
Smoked BBQ Spatchcock Chicken with seasoning and spices on a rustic wooden background.

Smoked BBQ Spatchcock Chicken

Prep 12-24 hours briningCook 1.5 hoursTotal 24 hours 45 minutes (includes brining)Serves 4-6

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Prep the Brine
    Pour 1 cup Bent Barrel Bird Brine into ½ gallon water. Heat until brine dissolves completely, then let cool.

  2. Brine the Chicken
    Place chicken in a large stock pot and cover with the cooled brine, adding extra water if needed to submerge fully. Refrigerate 12–24 hours.

  3. Spatchcock the Bird
    Remove chicken from brine, rinse, and pat dry. Using kitchen shears, remove the spine. Press down firmly on the breastbone to flatten the bird.

  4. Season
    Rub Mellow Dusk generously over the chicken. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.

  5. Cook Low & Slow
    Preheat smoker or oven to 250°F. Cook the chicken until the internal temperature reaches 110°F.

  6. Crisp it Up
    Increase temperature to 400°F. Optional: brush skin with olive oil for extra crunch. Continue cooking until internal temp hits 160°F, then cover and let rest until 165°F.

  7. Serve
    Slice, serve, and watch everyone fight over the drumsticks.

Pro tips

  • Brining: Don’t skip it! Brining locks in juiciness and amps up flavor.
  • Crispy Skin Hack: A light brush of olive oil right before the high-heat finish = golden, crackly skin magic.
  • Smoker vs Oven: You can swap a smoker for a conventional oven; adjust cooking times slightly.
Mellow Dusk seasoning bottle beside brown sugar and hickory chips with a Scovie Awards logo. [pack-1]

Mellow Dusk

Hickory Honey BBQ Seasoning

Size 5.5 ozHeat No Heat

Best on

Pork, Poultry, Seafood, Veggies

In every bottle

  • About 1 tbsp per pound of meat
  • Stays fresh 1 to 3 years, cool and dark
  • No MSG or fillers
  • Gluten free and nut free

Ingredients

Turbinado sugar, sea salt, honey granules (cane sugar, honey), chili powder, paprika, garlic, onion, black pepper, hickory powder (maltodextrin, natural hickory smoke flavor), cayenne pepper, <2% organic rice hulls (anti-caking agent)
Made in the USA
Small Batch Crafted
No MSG or Fillers
30-Day Flavor Guarantee
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Is this pack for me?

a few things people ask us

When do I brine? Brine your poultry in a food safe container for at least 1 hour per pound. Overnight is the most convenient.

How do I mix it? Chicken: mix 1 cup of brine with 1/2 gallon of water, chicken stock or broth. Turkey: mix the entire package with 1 gallon of water, or enough to completely cover the bird. You can warm the mixture to help it dissolve, but chill it completely before the poultry goes in.

What about Mellow Dusk? After brining, rinse the bird completely and pat it dry. Then finish it with Mellow Dusk for sweet, smoky hickory and honey.

How hot is it? Neither one is hot. Both rate 1 out of 5 on our heat scale, and the brine is mostly aromatics: garlic, citrus, sage, rosemary, thyme, peppercorn, allspice and clove.

Allergens. Both are gluten free and vegetarian. The brine is also vegan and contains mustard. Mellow Dusk contains honey.

Not in the pack

  • MSG or fillers
  • Gluten
Anthony and Erin
Heat lineupnone
  • Bent Barrel Bird BrineNo Heat
  • Mellow DuskNo Heat
Items in the pack
2Bent Barrel Bird Brine and Mellow Dusk
Brine for
1 hrper pound, at minimum. Overnight is easiest.
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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%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 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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Another poultry pick
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Tuscan Evening seasoning bottle beside a glass of red wine and lemons. [pack-1]

Tuscan Evening

Tangy Herb Seasoning

Tangy herb. Poultry, fish, seafood and veggies.

Size 3 ozHeat No Heat

Best on

Poultry, Fish, Seafood, Veggies

Ingredients

Minced garlic, sea salt, basil, citric acid, sumac, red pepper flakes, thyme, lemon peel, rosemary, red wine vinegar powder (maltodextrin, red wine vinegar), oregano, parsley, <2% organic rice hulls (anti-caking agent)
Volcanic Sunset seasoning bottle beside habanero peppers and garlic with a Scovie Awards logo. [pack-1]

Volcanic Sunset

Honey Garlic Habanero Seasoning

Honey, garlic and habanero. Beef, pork, poultry, fish, seafood and veggies.

Size 5 ozHeat Hot (4/5)

Best on

Beef, Pork, Poultry, Fish, Seafood, Veggies

Ingredients

Granulated honey (cane syrup, honey), garlic, salt, paprika, sugar, habanero, <2% organic rice hulls (anti-caking agent)
Scorching Afternoon seasoning bottle beside jalapeños, habaneros and mustard seed. [pack-1]

Scorching Afternoon

Spicy Mustard Seasoning

Spicy mustard. Beef, pork, poultry and veggies.

Size 4.5 ozHeat Hot (4/5)

Best on

Beef, Pork, Poultry, Veggies

Ingredients

Sea salt, ground mustard seed, sugar, white vinegar powder (white vinegar, maltodextrin), cayenne pepper, garlic, onion, jalapeno, oregano, red savina habanero, <2% organic rice hulls (anti-caking agent)

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