Turkey Brine | Recipe Cart

Turkey Brine | Recipe Cart

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Cook the moistest turkey of your life with this easy turkey brine! Herbs, apple juice, orange, and spices create the most flavorful, juicy meat!

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Cooking tools:

  • Stockpot
  • Stove
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Whisk
  • Bucket
  • Brining bag
  • Refrigerator
  • Plate
  • Colander
  • Paper towel
  • Kitchen timer
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Cooler
  • Mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Tongs

Ingredients

  • 1 gallon water ((16 cups; 128 ounces), plus additional as needed)
  • 8 cups apple juice ((1/2 gallon; 64 ounces), or apple cider)
  • 1 1/4 cups kosher salt (NOT table salt)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons black peppercorns
  • 2 tablespoons dried rosemary
  • 2 teaspoons allspice berries (or 1 teaspoon whole cloves plus 1 cinnamon stick)
  • 2 peels of 2 large oranges
  • 8 big, heaping cups of ice (or 8 cups cold water)
  • 1 uncooked turkey (up to 16 pounds - see notes if making a larger bird)

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