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Mighty Fine Turkey Brine

Mighty Fine Turkey Brine

Cost $15, save $10

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  • 16 Min
  • 31 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Liquid Ingredients

    • 5 cups water, divided
    • 1 gallon water
    • 2 quarts apple juice (not from concentrate)
    • 1 pint whiskey (such as Jack Daniel's®)
    • 🍋 1 lemon, juiced

  • Dry Ingredients

    • 🧂 1 cup salt
    • 1 cup packed dark brown sugar

  • Fruits

    • 🍎 1 large Gala apple, quartered and chopped
    • 🍊 1 navel orange, quartered, or more to taste

STEPS

1

Combine 2 1/2 cups water and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until salt is dissolved.

2

Pour water and salt mixture into a 5-gallon bucket. Add 1 gallon of water.

3

Combine 2 1/2 cups water and brown sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Pour into the bucket.

4

Stir apple juice, whiskey, and lemon juice into the bucket. Add chopped apple. Squeeze in orange juice and add in rinds.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

102

Calories

  • 0
    Protein
  • 16
    Carbs
  • 0
    Fats

💡 Use fresh, high-quality ingredients to enhance the flavor of the brine.Ensure that the turkey is fully submerged in the brine for even seasoning.Chill the brine completely before adding your turkey to it.