APPLE-SPICE BRINE FOR TURKEY BREAST

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This is the recipe I developed for a turkey breast destined for my stove-top smoker. I'll never make another turkey breast without using this method. It was so moist and flavorful! UPDATE: Just smoked a large turkey breast on the stove top using an enamel roasting pan, with lid. I made a small tray of aluminum foil for the wood chips and placed at one end on the bottom of the roaster . Placed a sheet of heavy duty foil on top of wood chips as a drip tray (turned up corners to catch juices). Then placed a small rack (I used a collapsible steam basket) on top of the foil to hold the meat. Once smoke started, I placed the roaster lid on top and then crimped heavy duty foil over the top. Worked perfectly! Besure to run the vent on the stove or open a window slightly. The smell within the house was heavenly!

Provided by Galley Wench

Categories     Turkey Breasts

Time 4h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups apple cider
2 cups water
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup kosher salt
4 -6 garlic cloves, sliced
2 bay leaves
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 sprig rosemary
1 tablespoon black peppercorns

Steps:

  • In saucpan stir together, apple cider, brown sugar, salt, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, rosemary and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil and stir until sugar is dissolved.
  • Remove from heat and add water and allow to cool.
  • Place poultry in a container large enough to hold the poultry (I used plastic container for a turkey breast).
  • Pour cooled brine over poultry and seal. (If using a ziplock bag, squeeze out as much as possible before sealing).
  • Refrigerate for 3-4 hours.
  • PREPARE STOVE-TOP SMOKER:.
  • Add 2 tablespoon Alder wood to bottom of stove-top smoker.
  • Line drip tray with foil and spray.
  • Remove turkey from brine and place on rack.
  • Use closing lid if possible, otherwise fashion an aluminum tent for the cover.
  • Follow stove-smokers manufacture instructions for smoking poultry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.2, Sodium 14160.3, Carbohydrate 27.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 26.5, Protein 0.2

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