CITRUS AND PEPPERCORN DRY BRINE

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Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Lemon     Orange     Spice     Coriander     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes enough for one 12- to 14-pound turkey

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons black peppercorns
1 tablespoon pink peppercorns
2 teaspoons white peppercorns
2 teaspoons coriander seeds
6 bay leaves
1/2 cup kosher salt
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/4 cup lemon zest
2 tablespoons orange zest

Steps:

  • Toast black, pink, and white peppercorns and bay leaves in a skillet until fragrant. Let cool, then crush in a bag using a rolling pin or heavy skillet. Mix with salt, sugar, lemon zest, and orange zest. Apply to turkey and after curing, rinse off and pat dry before roasting.
  • DO AHEAD: Dry brine can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.

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