How to Brine a Turkey
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How to Brine a Turkey

NUTRITION · PER SERVING1460M COOK
CAL 42%·PRO 100%
CARBS 52G25% OF CAL
1G FIBER1G OTHER50G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 11G11% OF CAL
3G SAT8G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

A brining liquid with herbs, spices, and citrus that infuses turkey with flavor and moisture. This is the brine itself, not a finished dish.

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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 12
  • 1 gallon water
  • 1 gallon apple cider ((or replace with water))
  • 1½ cups kosher salt
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 7-8 cloves garlic, (smashed)
  • 4 sprigs thyme
  • 4 sprigs rosemary
  • 4 sage leaves
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons cracked peppercorn
  • 1-2 tablespoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 large orange, (sliced)
  • 2 lemon, (sliced)
  • 1 turkey, (12-17 pounds)
PREP
20M
SODIUM
11303MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.