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Turkey Brine Recipe
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!
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 24h 5m⏳ Prep: 5 min👤 The Recipe Critic📖 therecipecritic
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pot
- ●bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
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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.
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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.
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Follow my turkey recipe for instructions on how to cook the turkey.
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Nutrition Facts
calories
481 kcal
fat Content
18 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
3 g
sodium Content
14533 mg
protein Content
71 g
cholesterol Content
232 mg
carbohydrate Content
7 g
saturated Fat Content
5 g
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