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Turkey Brine Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
3 cups apple juice or apple cider
2 gallons cold water
4 Tbsp. fresh rosemary leaves
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups kosher salt
2 cups brown sugar
3 Tbsp. peppercorns
5 whole bay leaves
Peel of three large oranges
Directions:
Directions:
Combine all of the ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil, stirring until the salt and sugar dissolve. Turn off the heat, cover, and allow the brine to cool completely.

Place the uncooked turkey in a large brining bag or pot, pour in the brine solution to cover the turkey, and refrigerate for 16 to 24 hours.

Before roasting, remove the turkey from the brine (discard the brine) and submerge the turkey in a pot or sink filled with fresh, cold water for 15 minutes. This removes excess salt from the outside.

Remove the turkey from the water, pat very dry, and cook according to your normal roasting method.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
1
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
10
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
I am borrowing this brine from The Pioneer Woman.

 

 

 

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