Cuban brine Recipe

Name: Cuban brine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Sour Orange Juice or 1/2 cup orange juice and 1/2 cup lime juice; 1 1/2 limes sliced; 1 orange sliced; 4 clove garlic unpeeled and smashed; 1 onion quartered; 4 bay leaves; 1 tbsp dried mexican oregano; 1 cup salt; 1 tbsp ground black pepper; 1 1/2 gallon to 2 gallons of water to fill a stock pot 3 quarters full

Servings: persons

1
In a large stock pot add all ingredients with water and bring to a boil.
2
Set aside and allow to cool to room temp.
3
Add ice if needed
4
Wash turkey, remove giblets, and place it breast side down in a larger stock pot.
5
Pour the brine over the bird, and inside the cavity.
6
Fill with cold water to the top make sure entire bird is submerged.
7
Cover and and place in fridge for upto two days
8
When ready, remove the bird, rinse it with water and discard the brine.
9
Season your turkey and marinate in fridge over night

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Sour Orange Juice or 1/2 cup orange juice and 1/2 cup lime juice, 1 1/2 limes sliced, 1 orange sliced, 4 clove garlic unpeeled and smashed, and more.

Yes, Cuban 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cuban brine

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Variations & substitutions

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