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Turkey Brine Recipe

Turkey Brine creates a tender, moist and juicy turkey with sweet citrusy flavoring and a hint of spice all submerged in a water bath for your turkey to soak from the inside-out. Make your turkey irresistible this holiday season!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time1 day 5 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brine for turkey, easy turkey brine, turkey brine, turkey brine recipe
Servings: 8 people
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 1 gallon warm water
  • 1 cup salt
  • 1 orange sliced
  • 1 medium onion quartered
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 3 tablespoons peppercorn
  • 1 turkey

Instructions

  • Place the turkey in a large pot. In a large bowl add 1 gallon warm water and 1 cup salt. Stir to dissolve. Pour the water over the turkey and add 1 orange, 1 medium onion, 1 lemon, 2 sprigs rosemary, 2 sprigs thyme, and 3 tablespoons peppercorn. Add more water if needed to make sure that the turkey is fully submerged.
  • Cover the pot and place into the fridge for 1-3 days. Before you roast the turkey, place it on a rack and pat to dry with a paper towel.
  • Follow my turkey recipe for instructions on how to cook the turkey.

Nutrition

Calories: 481kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 71g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 232mg | Sodium: 14533mg | Potassium: 839mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 3mg

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