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Turkey Brine

This turkey brine recipe is flavored with apple, citrus, brown sugar, rosemary and spices. It’s the perfect way to guarantee a moist and flavorful turkey every time!

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Prep. Time: 10 min mins
Cook Time: 3 min mins 		 
This turkey brine recipe is flavored with apple, citrus, brown sugar, rosemary and spices. It’s the perfect way to guarantee a moist and flavorful turkey every time!
Ingredients
2 cups apple cider DO NOT use apple cider vinegar
2 gallons cold water
1 1/2 cups kosher salt
1 cup brown sugar
5 cloves garlic smashed
2 tablespoons peppercorns
2 oranges thinly sliced
2 lemons thinly sliced
5 rosemary sprigs
3 bay leaves
Directions
  1. Place all the ingredients in a large pot over medium heat. Bring to a simmer.
  2. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until salt and sugar have dissolved.
  3. Turn off the heat. Let the brine mixture cool.
  4. Place a whole turkey in the brine solution to fully submerge it, then refrigerate for 18-24 hours. If your turkey does not fit into the pot, place the turkey and the brine into a brining bag.
  5. When you’re ready to cook your turkey, remove it from the brine and rinse with cool water; pat dry with paper towels.
  6. Proceed with your normal turkey roasting method, or I’ve listed my favorite turkey recipes below in the notes section.

Submitted by: cmelhorn

Source: https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/turkey-brine-recipe/
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