Turkey Brine

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  • 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
  • Place all the ingredients in a large pot over medium heat. Bring to a simmer.
  • Cook for 2-3 minutes or until salt and sugar have dissolved. 
  • Turn off the heat. Let the brine mixture cool.
  • 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.
  • When you’re ready to cook your turkey, remove it from the brine and rinse with cool water; pat dry with paper towels. 
  • Proceed with your normal turkey roasting method, or I’ve listed my favorite turkey recipes below in the notes section.
    A whole turkey in a pot of turkey brine.

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