I too am fairly new at brining, but almost swear by it the past 2 years. My brine solution is just 1 cup salt to 1/2 cup sugar. You can add peppercorns, bay leaves, garlic powder etc. Even did the Zatarain's boil mix once. I put it in my crawfish pot, disolved in water and cover turkey. Fits in the bottom of my beer fridge in garage. If you don't have room in fridge, add ice to cover to keep cool. This was done one off T-day with a frozen cheap turkey. Awesome. I have a Ronco Showtime Rotissere. Best investment for fowl hands down....:9: