TURKEY BRINE RECIPE

▢ 1 quart water ▢ 1 ½ cups kosher salt ▢ 2 lemons quartered ▢ 2 oranges quartered ▢ 2 fresh springs rosemary needles removed and stem discarded ▢ 10 fresh bay leaves ▢ 10 fresh sage leaves ▢ 1 teaspoon dried thyme ▢ 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns ▢ 1 cup maple syrup ▢ 3 quarts apple juice ▢ Water to cover the bird ▢ 12 lb turkey giblets removed

INGREDIENTS

In a large stock pot combine 1 qt water, salt, lemons, oranges, rosemary, bay, sage, thyme, peppercorns, and syrup

STEP 1

Bring to a boil and then remove from heat and add apple juice. Let cool completely.

STEP 2

Place cleaned turkey in a large container. Pour brine over the bird. If bird is not submerged add water until it is. If bird floats, weigh it down with a bowl or plate.

STEP 3

Keep bird in brine at 40 degrees F for 8-24 hours, turning the bird once. Once brining time is complete rinse and dry turkey and prep for cooking.

STEP 4

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