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In addition to salt and water, you can also flavor the brine with sugar, brown sugar, maple syrup, fruit juice, beer, peppercorns, herbs, and/or garlic. For an 8- to 12-pound turkey, you will need a 10-quart pot that is tall and deep.If a large pot won't fit in your refrigerator, substitute a turkey-brining bag. In the pot, combine 5 quarts hot water and 1-1/2 cups kosher salt or 3/4 cup table salt.tep 3: Start Brining. Add the turkey to the cold brine in the pot. Press and weigh down the turkey with a clean plate or two. This allows all of the bird to be submerged in the turkey brine. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 to 12 hours.