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Annie's Turkey Brine

Annie's Turkey Brine

Cost $15, save $10

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  • 5 Min
  • 1 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Liquids

    • 💧 1 ½ gallons water
    • 1 quart apple cider

  • Sweeteners

    • 🍯 2 cups brown sugar

  • Fruits

    • 🍊 2 oranges, sliced

  • Salt and Spices

    • 🧂 1 ½ cups salt
    • 3 tablespoons dried rosemary
    • 🧄 6 cloves garlic, minced
    • 6 bay leaves
    • 1 tablespoon dried thyme

  • Vegetables

    • 🌿 ¾ cup celery leaves and diced celery stalk from the inside of a bunch

STEPS

1

Stir water, apple cider, brown sugar, orange slices, salt, celery, rosemary, garlic, bay leaves, and thyme together in a stock pot.

2

Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 5 minutes.

3

Cool the brine completely before using it for brining turkey.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

2447

Calories

  • 6
    Protein
  • 622
    Carbs
  • 3
    Fats

💡 Ensure the brine is fully cooled before using to avoid prematurely cooking the turkey.For enhanced flavor, let the turkey soak in the brine overnight in the refrigerator.Discard the brine after use—it is not suitable for consumption due to high salt content.