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Honey Citrus Turkey Brine

Honey Citrus Turkey Brine

Cost $15, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 10 Min
  • 20 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Liquid

    • 🍊 4 cups orange juice
    • 2 cups water

  • Sweetener

    • 🍯 4 (8 ounce) jars honey
    • 1 cup brown sugar

  • Fruit

    • 🍋 1 lemon, sliced
    • 🍊 2 oranges, sliced

  • Spices

    • 3 tablespoons ground black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
    • 🧄 2 cloves garlic
    • 1 bay leaf

  • Other

    • 2 (7 pound) bags of ice, or as needed

STEPS

1

Place orange juice, water, honey, brown sugar, lemon, oranges, black pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic, and bay leaf in a large pot; bring to a boil.

2

Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, approximately 10 minutes. Remove from heat and gradually stir in ice to start chilling the brine.

3

Pour brine into a large bucket; add more ice to finish cooling.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

249

Calories

  • 1
    Protein
  • 66
    Carbs
  • 0
    Fats

💡 Use fresh citrus fruits for maximum flavor.Ensure the brine is completely cool before adding turkey.This brine works well with chicken if turkey isn’t available.