Turkey Brine

Good to use before cooking a turkey conventionally or smoking it.
Turkey Brine
Good to use before cooking a turkey conventionally or smoking it.
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Combine 2 gallons cold water with the apple cider, brown sugar, salt, peppercorns, bay leaves, garlic, rosemary and orange peels in a large pot. Stir until the salt and sugar dissolve. Bring to a boil, then turn off the heat and cover.
- 2
Allow to cool completely, then place into the fridge to chill. Place uncooked turkey in chilled brine solution, then refrigerate 16 to 24 hours.
- 3
When ready to roast the turkey, remove from the brine. Submerge the turkey in a pot or sink of fresh, cold water. Allow to sit in clean water for 15 minutes to remove excess salt from the outside.
- 4
Discard the brine. Remove the turkey from the clean water, pat dry, and cook according to your normal roasting method.
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