Honey-Apple Turkey Brine

Name: Honey-Apple Turkey Brine
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 12 Servings
Ingredients: 💧 4 cups water; 1 cup kosher salt; 🍯 1 cup honey; 8 cups apple cider; 4 cups ice; 1 cup apple cider vinegar; 🍎 1 large red apple, cored and thinly sliced; 🧅 1 medium onion, quartered; 🧄 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 3 large bay leaves; 2 sprigs fresh rosemary; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 sprigs fresh sage; 1 tablespoon black peppercorns

Cost $20, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

10 Min
12 Servings
$20

Honey-Apple Turkey Brine

Cost $20, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

10 Min
12 Servings
$20

INGREDIENTS

Brine Base
- 💧 4 cups water
- 1 cup kosher salt
- 🍯 1 cup honey
- 8 cups apple cider
- 4 cups ice
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
Flavor Add-ins
- 🍎 1 large red apple, cored and thinly sliced
- 🧅 1 medium onion, quartered
- 🧄 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 3 large bay leaves
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh sage
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns

STEPS

Heat water in a large stockpot over medium-high heat to a simmer. Add salt and honey; stir to dissolve.

Off heat, stir in apple slices, onion, garlic, bay leaves, rosemary, thyme, sage, and peppercorns. Cool brine to room temperature. Use a sink full of ice water to speed up cooling if desired.

Stir in apple cider, ice, and apple cider vinegar. Chill brine to 40°F (4°C) or colder before using.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

194

Calories

0
Protein
49
Carbs
0
Fats

💡 Make sure the brine is completely cool before using it to ensure food safety.For maximum flavor, let the turkey soak in the brine in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours.Rinse the turkey thoroughly after brining to prevent an overly salty taste.