Brining Spice

Dissolve one packet in 1 gallon of water to create a brining solution for chicken, turkey, pork, tofu, or shrimp. Submerge your protein completely and refrigerate for at least 1 hour per pound before cooking.

Sizing depends on what you're brining: 2 large bags covers medium proteins up to 15 lbs., a whole turkey or chicken, pork roast, or shrimp. 3 large bags covers larger cuts up to 20 lbs., including a big holiday turkey, brisket, or a full rack of ribs.

Our Brining Spice got the pizzeria treatment at Blue Pan Pizza, where it was used to brine corned beef in-house for March 2026's Pizza of the Month: the “Lucky Reuben,” layered with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, rye croutons, mustard microgreens, and Lucky sauce.  

• "Savory Spice is the real deal. Melinda helped us get set up quickly and dialed in the brining blend for our brisket Pizza of the Month. Top-notch spices, great people, and a Colorado company we’re proud to work with.”
  
  - Jeff “Smoke” Smokevitch, Blue Pan Pizza

Shop all our Chef-Approved spices and blends.

We built this brine to solve one problem: dry, flavorless meat, especially around the holidays, when a turkey has exactly one shot to turn out right. The right amount of salt, sugar, and seasoning does two things at once, it seasons the meat all the way through rather than just on the surface, and the salt actually helps the meat retain moisture as it cooks.

Want a shortcut that includes everything but the turkey itself? Our Turkey Brining Kit pairs this same brining mix with a brining bag and a step-by-step recipe card, built specifically for a 12-15 lb. bird.

Brining Spice FAQ

What spices are in a turkey brine?

Turkey brine spices usually include salt, sugar, and a combination of seasonings like peppercorns, bay leaves, garlic, lemon, and orange.

How to use turkey brine seasoning?

Mix our Brining Spice with water, then submerge your turkey in the brining solution and refrigerate for at least 1 hour per pound of turkey.

What does brine seasoning taste like?

Brine seasoning tastes salty and sweet, citrusy and peppery, sometimes with a bit of spice, and it's what helps meat come out juicy, moist, and tender.

How else can you use brine mix?

Brine mix also works for chicken, brisket, ribs, shrimp, and even tofu.

How many bags do I need to brine a Thanksgiving turkey?

For a turkey up to 15 lbs., use 2 large bags. For a larger bird up to 20 lbs., use 3 large bags to make sure there's enough brining solution to fully submerge it.

How long should I brine a turkey before Thanksgiving?

Refrigerate the turkey in the brine for at least 1 hour per pound. For a typical 12-15 lb. turkey, that's roughly 12 to 15 hours, so most people start the brine the night before cooking.