Best Turkey Brine Recipe - How To Make Turkey Brine

Ingredients

• 1 orange, cut into rounds
• 1 lemon, cut into rounds
• 6 cloves garlic, smashed
• 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 4 sprigs fresh sage
• 4 dried bay leaves
• 1 c. kosher salt
• 1/2 c. (110 g.) packed light brown sugar
• 1 tbsp. black peppercorns
• 1 tsp. allspice berries (optional)
• 2 gal. water, divided
• 1 (12- to 14-lb.) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed