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Holiday Turkey Brine

5

20 min

Holiday Turkey Brine

Holiday Turkey Brine Photo 1

Time

20 min

Serving

12 persons

Calories

105

Rating

5.00★ (4)

Cuisine

Author: Victoria Buriak
There are many brines available for your holiday turkey, and many have similar ingredients. The basic concept is that brining a turkey, or any meat, helps that meat retain moisture over long cooking periods. My husband said this recipe created the juiciest turkey he had ever experienced. Even after almost 4 hours of cook time, you could squeeze the juice out of the meat it was so tender and juicy. And the savory and sweet flavors were just enough to complement the brine and impart those flavors to the turkey. Bon appetit!

Ingredients

  • gallon vegetable broth: 1 piece
  • ½ cups sea salt: 1 piece
  • brown sugar: 0.33333 cup
  • black peppercorns: 2 Tbsp
  • rosemary: 1 Tbsp (dried)
  • sage: 1 Tbsp (dried)
  • thyme: 1 Tbsp (dried)
  • gallons water: 2 piece
  • apple cider vinegar: 0.5 cup
  • apples, cut into quarters: 3 piece
  • onion, cut into quarters: 1 piece
  • Worcestershire sauce: 0.5 cup
  • garlic: 3 clove (peeled)

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Stages of cooking

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  1. Combine vegetable broth, sea salt, brown sugar, peppercorns, rosemary, sage, and thyme in a large stockpot. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently until salt and sugar dissolve. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
    Holiday Turkey Brine Photo 2
  2. Pour the water, broth mixture, and apple cider vinegar into a 5-gallon bucket; stir until brine is combined. Add the apples, onion, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic to the brine mixture.
    Holiday Turkey Brine Photo 3

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