Honey Citrus Turkey Brine

Name: Honey Citrus Turkey Brine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups orange juice; 2 cups water; 4 (8 ounce) jars honey; 1 cup brown sugar; 1 lemon, sliced; 2 oranges, sliced; 3 tablespoons ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes; 2 cloves garlic; 1 bay leaf; 2 (7 pound) bags of ice, or as needed

Eats Now Editorial Team · 663 kcal · Meat & Poultry

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Honey Citrus Turkey Brine – a delicious recipe with orange juice, water, honey, brown sugar, lemon, oranges. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Meat & Poultry

Servings: persons

4 cups orange juice
2 cups water
4 (8 ounce) jars honey
1 cup brown sugar
1 lemon, sliced
2 oranges, sliced
3 tablespoons ground black pepper
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic
1 bay leaf
2 (7 pound) bags of ice, or as needed

1
Place orange juice, water, honey, brown sugar, lemon, oranges, black pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic, and bay leaf in a large pot; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, 10 minutes. Remove from heat and gradually stir in ice to start chilling the brine.
2
Pour brine into a large bucket; add more ice to finish cooling.

663

kcal

Calories

175

Carbs

Protein

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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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups orange juice, 2 cups water, 4 (8 ounce) jars honey, 1 cup brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Honey Citrus 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
663 kcal
Category
Meat & Poultry

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