Out of this World Turkey Brine

This is the brine for your holiday turkey! You won't be disappointed you brined your turkey this way.

Category: Marinades and Sauces

Cuisine: not set

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1 review

Ready in 45 minutes

by Phirenze

Ingredients

2 gallons Water

1 1/2 cups sea salt or kosher salt

4 cups Apple Juice

3 tablespoons minced garlic

1/2 cup lemon juice

1 tablespoon Ground black pepper

1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce

1/3 cup Brown sugar

1 tablespoon ground sage

1 tablespoon ground or fresh rosemary

1 tablespoon ground or fresh thyme

Directions

In a large brining bag or container large enough to hold your turkey, add all ingredients and mix well. Add turkey breast side down and store in refrigerator for 1-2 days before smoking or roasting. After brining rinse and do all the other stuff you want to do to it, then (this is important) stuff turkey with apples, oranges, lemons, and onions...and cook it BREAST SIDE DOWN.

Reviews

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I use this every year! For more flavor, add more herbs but NOT more salt.

angelaposeydestro

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