Turkey Brine Recipe

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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

Total Time1 5

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: brine for turkey, easy turkey brine, turkey brine, turkey brine recipe

Servings: 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.

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