My Favorite Turkey Brine
I brine my Thanksgiving turkey every year. This is my favorite combo of flavors!
- Preparing Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Served Person: 0
vegan
vegetarian
contains white meat
tree nut free
nut free
gluten free
red meat free
shellfish free
dairy free
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 3 cups apple juice or apple cider
- 2 gallons cold water
- 4 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves
- 1- 1/2 cup kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons peppercorns
- 5 whole bay leaves
- peel of three large oranges
- Carbohydrate 885.735057661755 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 2.07270101344332 g
- Fiber 6.70695712719242 g
- Protein 4.08494644295405 g
- Saturated Fat 0.642984325384928 g
- Serving Size 1 1 recipe (926g)
- Sodium 256.489219772369 mg
- Sugar 879.028100534563 g
- Trans Fat 0.483561361076749 g
- Calories 3443 calories
Combine all ingredients in a large pot. Stir until salt and sugar dissolve. Bring to a boil, then turn off heat and cover. Allow to cool completely, then pour into a large brining bag or pot. Place uncooked turkey in brine solution, then refrigerate for 16 to 24 hours. When ready to roast turkey, remove turkey from brine. Submerge turkey in a pot or sink of fresh, cold water. Allow to sit in clean water for 15 minutes to remove excess salt from the outside. Discard brine. Remove turkey from clean water, pat dry, and cook according to your normal roasting method.
