Turkey Brine Recipe

Name: Turkey Brine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 gallons water; 2 cups apple juice; 1 1/2 cups kosher salt; 2 cups brown sugar; 5 cloves garlic, crushed; 5 bay leaves; 4 tablespoons black peppercorns; 2 tablespoons dried rosemary; 3 oranges, peeled, white pith removed, skin roughly chopped; 1 (20-pound) fresh turkey; 1 1/2 sticks softened butter; 3 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary leaves; 3 tablespoons chopped orange zest

Servings: persons

2 gallons water
2 cups apple juice
1 1/2 cups kosher salt
2 cups brown sugar
5 cloves garlic, crushed
5 bay leaves
4 tablespoons black peppercorns
2 tablespoons dried rosemary
3 oranges, peeled, white pith removed, skin roughly chopped
1 (20-pound) fresh turkey
1 1/2 sticks softened butter
3 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary leaves
3 tablespoons chopped orange zest

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Directions
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Combine the water, apple juice, salt, sugar, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, dried rosemary, and orange peel in a large pot and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat immediately, cover, and allow mixture to come to room temperature. Cool mixture in the fridge until you're ready.
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To brine the turkey, remove the turkey from wrapper, remove interior bags (set aside; refrigerate), and rinse turkey thoroughly under cool water.
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Place the turkey into a plastic brining bag or a very large pot.
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Pour the cooled brine mixture over the top, adding extra cold water if you need more to completely cover the turkey. Seal the bag or cover the pot and allow the turkey to brine in the refrigerator for 16 to 24 hours before roasting.
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Before roasting, remove the turkey from brine and rinse thoroughly under cold water. Then soak in a sink full of fresh water for 15 to 20 minutes. Pat dry. Discard brine. (This soaking process will decrease the likelihood of too-salty gravy).

907

kcal

Calories

Fat

141

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 gallons water, 2 cups apple juice, 1 1/2 cups kosher salt, 2 cups brown sugar, and more.

Yes, 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.

Turkey Brine

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