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Citrus Turkey Brine

Citrus Turkey Brine

Cost $20, save $35

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 720 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $20

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredient

    • 🦃 1 (12 pound) fresh, whole, bone-in, skin-on turkey, rinsed and patted dry

  • Seasoning

    • 🧂 1 cup salt
    • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
    • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper

  • Aromatics

    • 🧅 1 medium onion, cut into wedges
    • 🍊 1 medium orange, cut into wedges
    • 🍋 1 medium lemon, cut into wedges
    • 🧄 3 cloves garlic
    • 4 large bay leaves

  • Liquid

    • 💧 1 ½ gallons cold water

STEPS

1

Rub turkey all over with salt.

2

Place remaining salt into a large stainless steel or enameled stockpot. Add onion, orange, and lemon wedges to the pot, along with garlic, bay leaves, thyme, and pepper.

3

Place turkey into the pot and pour in cold water. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.

4

When ready to cook, discard brine. Rinse turkey, then pat dry and place in a roasting pan. Refrigerate, uncovered, for 2 to 3 hours.

5

Roast, grill, or deep-fry turkey according to your favorite recipe.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

732

Calories

  • 92
    Protein
  • 4
    Carbs
  • 36
    Fats

💡 This brine is versatile and can be used for other poultry like chicken.Ensure the turkey is fully submerged in the brine for even seasoning.For a crisper skin, allow the turkey to air dry in the refrigerator after brining.