Harvest Turkey Brine Recipe

Name: Harvest Turkey Brine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken stock; 1 (32 fluid ounce) container vegetable stock; 2 cups Pinot Grigio wine; 2 Fuji apples, sliced; 2 medium oranges, sliced; 3 small lemons, sliced; 1 Anjou pear, sliced; 1 head garlic, cloves peeled and crushed; 1/2 yellow onion, sliced; 1/2 bunch fresh rosemary, or to taste; 1/2 bunch fresh thyme, or to taste; 1/2 bunch fresh sage, or to taste; kitchen twine; 1 cup water; 3/4 cup sea salt; 1/2 cup white sugar; 2 tablespoons dried bell peppers; 2 tablespoons dried vegetable flakes; 2 tablespoons multi-colored whole peppercorns; 4 bay leaves; 1 gallon iced water; 1 (11 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed; 1 extra-large turkey bag

Servings: persons

1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken stock
1 (32 fluid ounce) container vegetable stock
2 cups Pinot Grigio wine
2 Fuji apples, sliced
2 medium oranges, sliced
3 small lemons, sliced
1 Anjou pear, sliced
1 head garlic, cloves peeled and crushed
1/2 yellow onion, sliced
1/2 bunch fresh rosemary, or to taste
1/2 bunch fresh thyme, or to taste
1/2 bunch fresh sage, or to taste
kitchen twine
1 cup water
3/4 cup sea salt
1/2 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons dried bell peppers
2 tablespoons dried vegetable flakes
2 tablespoons multi-colored whole peppercorns
4 bay leaves
1 gallon iced water
1 (11 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
1 extra-large turkey bag

1
Combine chicken stock, vegetable stock, and with wine in a large pot. Toss in apples, oranges, lemons, pear, garlic, and onion. Tie rosemary, thyme, and sage together with kitchen twine; add to the pot. Stir in 1 cup water, salt, sugar, dried peppers, vegetable flakes, peppercorns, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil; stir to dissolve salt and sugar.
2
Remove brine from heat and let cool to room temperature. Store in the refrigerator.
3
Combine brine with 1 gallon of heavily iced water 1 to 2 days before serving the turkey. Place thawed turkey in an extra-large turkey bag and pour in enough brine to cover completely. Refrigerate.
4
Remove turkey from the brine and rinse inside and out with cold water. Discard brine and start cooking.

629

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken stock, 1 (32 fluid ounce) container vegetable stock, 2 cups Pinot Grigio wine, 2 Fuji apples, sliced, and more.

Yes, Harvest Turkey Brine falls under the Meat & Poultry 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!

Harvest Turkey Brine

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Variations & substitutions

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