TURKEY BRINE

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Number Of Ingredients 8

Brine:
1 cup salt
1 cup brown sugar
2 oranges, quartered
2 lemons, quartered
6 sprigs thyme
4 sprigs rosemary
Note: If you have a big turkey and need more brine than this, use 1/2 cup salt and 1/2 cup brown sugar for every gallon of water.

Steps:

  • To make the brining solution, dissolve the salt and sugar in 2 gallons of cold water in a non-reactive container (such as a clean bucket or large stockpot, or a clean, heavy-duty, food-grade plastic storage bag.) Add the oranges, lemons, thyme, and rosemary. I squeeze the juice out of the oranges and lemons and into the brine, and then add in the rinds. Next time I am going to puree the entire oranges and lemons and add to the brine. Soak the turkey in the brine, covered and refrigerated, for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours. Remove the turkey from the brine and rinse well under cold running water. Pat dry with paper towels both inside and out.

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