Need help with measurments!?

Question

Ok i need some help on this. I have a 23-24 lbs turkey. I have a recipe for a brine but its for a 12-15 lbs turkey. I forgot how to make the measurements higher. can someone help me.

Here are the ingredients:

(12 to 15-pound) turkey
For the brine:
2 gallons water
1 cup sugar
1 cup kosher salt
2 lemons, sliced in 1/2
4 bay leaves

please help.

Answer 1

Dear Friend...

If you will look closely at the weight of the first bird, and the weight of the 23 - 24 lb bird, you will see that the bird you are
trying to cook is twice the weight of your original recipe bird.
So, just double the recipe quantity of ingredients.