Turkey needs moisture and seasoning more than most birds, so this shelf covers brines, injections, poultry rubs and glazes. You'll find brines and injections from Meat Church and Butchers Axe, rubs from Hardcore Carnivore, Jack Daniel's, Loot N' Booty and Heavenly Hell, and cranberry glazes for the table. Flat $10 shipping Australia-wide.
Which turkey rub or brine should I buy?
| Product | Maker | Style / heat | Best on |
| Bird Baptism Poultry Brine | Meat Church | Wet brine / Cool As (0/11) | Whole turkey, whole chicken |
| T-Bird's Chicken Injection | Meat Church | Savoury injection / Cool As (0/11) | Turkey, whole chooks |
| Chicken Injection / Brine | Butchers Axe | Injection or brine / Cool As (0/11) | Turkey, whole birds |
| Poultry Rub | Hardcore Carnivore | Herb and lemon / Cool As (0/11) | Turkey, roast chicken |
| The Game Changer Poultry & Game Seasoning | Heavenly Hell | Herb and garlic / Cool As (0/11) | Turkey, chicken, duck |
| Chicken Rub | Jack Daniel's | Sweet poultry rub / mild (2/11) | Turkey, wings, whole birds |
| Gold Star Chicken Rub | Loot N' Booty | Herby competition rub / mild (2/11) | Turkey, roast chook, wings |
| Hallelujah Hustle BBQ Glaze | Heavenly Hell | Cranberry and apple glaze / Cool As (0/11) | Turkey, ham, pork |
| Cran-B-Cue BBQ Sauce | Croix Valley | Cranberry BBQ sauce / Cool As (0/11) | Turkey, glazed ham |
| Yellow Brick Road | Meat Mitch | Mustard and honey sauce / mild (2/11) | Turkey, chicken, pork |
| White Magic BBQ Sauce | Cobra Chilli | Alabama white sauce / medium (5/11) | Smoked chicken, turkey, slaw |
How to cook a juicy turkey
- Brine or inject first. A wet brine like Bird Baptism needs the bird fully submerged and refrigerated; follow the pack for timing. An injection is quicker and goes straight into the breast.
- Pat the skin dry, then rub under and over the skin. A little oil or butter helps the rub stick and the skin colour. If you've brined, go easy on salty rubs.
- Smoke or roast at around 135 to 165°C. Higher heat gives crisper skin.
- Cook until the thickest part of the breast and thigh reach 74°C, then rest for 20 to 30 minutes before carving.
- Glaze in the last 20 minutes, or serve a cranberry sauce on the side.
- Every product page shows its Hub Heat rating out of 11.
Brine vs injection for turkey
A brine soaks the whole bird in salty, seasoned liquid and needs time and fridge space. An injection pushes seasoning straight into the meat with a syringe, so it's quicker and suits a turkey breast or a crowded fridge. Butchers Axe Chicken Injection / Brine can be used either way.
What goes with smoked turkey?
Cranberry is the classic match. Heavenly Hell Hallelujah Hustle and Croix Valley Cran-B-Cue both bring tart cranberry for glazing or the table. For something sharper, Meat Mitch Yellow Brick Road adds a mustard-honey tang, and Cobra Chilli White Magic is a creamy Alabama white sauce with medium heat.
More for poultry: chicken rubs, cures and brines, glazes and roast. Brand pages: Meat Church and Heavenly Hell.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy turkey rub and brine in Australia?
The Rub Hub stocks turkey brines, injections, poultry rubs and cranberry glazes from Meat Church, Butchers Axe, Hardcore Carnivore, Heavenly Hell and more. We ship Australia-wide for a flat $10.
Should I brine or inject a turkey?
Both help keep a turkey juicy. A brine seasons the whole bird but needs time and fridge space; an injection is faster and goes straight into the breast meat.
What temperature is turkey cooked at?
Turkey is cooked when the thickest part of the breast and thigh reach 74°C. Rest it for 20 to 30 minutes before carving.
Can I use chicken rub on turkey?
Yes. Poultry rubs like Hardcore Carnivore Poultry Rub, Jack Daniel's Chicken Rub and Loot N' Booty Gold Star Chicken Rub suit turkey as well as chicken. If you've brined the bird, use less rub or pick a lower-salt one.
What sauce goes with smoked turkey?
Cranberry sauces and glazes are the classic match. Heavenly Hell Hallelujah Hustle BBQ Glaze and Croix Valley Cran-B-Cue BBQ Sauce both bring tart cranberry for glazing or serving.