Apple Spiced Tea Brine Recipe

Name: Apple Spiced Tea Brine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup coarse salt or 1 cup pickling salt; 1 lb brown sugar; 4 oolong tea bags; 2 quarts apple juice; 1 inch ginger, sliced lenghtwise; 10 whole allspice; 10 peppercorns; 2 bay leaves; 10 fresh sage leaves; 4 sprigs fresh rosemary; 10 garlic cloves; 4 quarts cold water

Servings: persons

1 cup coarse salt or 1 cup pickling salt
1 lb brown sugar
4 oolong tea bags
2 quarts apple juice
1 inch ginger, sliced lenghtwise
10 whole allspice
10 peppercorns
2 bay leaves
10 fresh sage leaves
4 sprigs fresh rosemary
10 garlic cloves
4 quarts cold water

1
In a very large pot (big enough to hold turkey) bring all the brine ingredients but turkey to boil then lower heat to simmer for 5 minutes.
2
Remove tea bags.
3
Cool.
4
Add washed and towel dried turkey to apple mixture and cover with ice cold water making sure turkey is completely submerged adding more water if needed.
5
Refrigerate for 10 to 15 hours just so the turkey absorbs the brine.
6
Remove turkey from brine discard brine and rinse turkey towel dry inside and out.
7
Proceed with grilling, frying, roasting your turkey just remember brined foods will cook quicker!

933

kcal

Calories

Fat

221

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup coarse salt or 1 cup pickling salt, 1 lb brown sugar, 4 oolong tea bags, 2 quarts apple juice, and more.

Yes, Apple Spiced Tea Brine falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Apple Spiced Tea Brine

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