Easiest Turkey Brine Recipe

Name: Easiest Turkey Brine Recipe
Ingredients: 1 (12- to 20-pound) turkey, not kosher, saline-injected, or otherwise pre-salted; 3 oranges; 3 lemons; 1/2 cup fresh sage leaves; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns; 5 large garlic cloves, peeled and smashed; 4 quarts water; 250g kosher salt (1 cup Morton, or 1 3/4 cup Diamond Crystal, or 3/4 cup table salt), plus more if needed

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This simple turkey brine infused with sage and citrus makes a super moist and flavorful turkey for your Thanksgiving or holiday table.

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Ingredients

1 (12- to 20-pound) turkey, not kosher, saline-injected, or otherwise pre-salted
3 oranges
3 lemons
1/2 cup fresh sage leaves
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
5 large garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
4 quarts water
250g kosher salt (1 cup Morton, or 1 3/4 cup Diamond Crystal, or 3/4 cup table salt), plus more if needed