Turkey Brine Recipe
How to brine turkey for roasted Thanksgiving turkey.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 12- to 14-pound turkey, thawed if frozen (neck and giblets removed)
- 3 cups apple juice or apple cider
- 2 gallons cold water
- 4 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ cups kosher salt
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 3 tablespoon peppercorns
- 2 teaspoon cloves
- 6 whole bay leaves
- 3 Peel of three large oranges
- 1 Peel of one lemon
- 2 Peel of two apples
- ⅓ cup fresh cranberry, optional
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil, stirring until the salt and sugar are dissolved. Remove from heat, cover, and let the brine cool completely.
- Place the uncooked turkey in a large brining bag or pot, pour the brine over it to fully cover the turkey, and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.
- Before roasting, take the turkey out of the brine (discard the brine) and place the turkey in a pot or sink filled with fresh, cold water for 15 minutes to remove any excess salt from the outside.
- Take the turkey out of the water, pat it dry with paper towels, and roast it using your usual roasting method.
Notes
Here's a fail proof recipe for roasted Turkey: Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey
Disclaimer
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