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Orange Turkey Brine

Orange Turkey Brine

Cost $15, save $20

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 552 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 💧 1 ½ gallons water
    • 🍊 1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
    • 🧂 1 cup kosher salt
    • 🍊 1 orange, sliced
    • 🍋 1 lemon, sliced
    • 🍈 1 lime, sliced
    • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
    • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
    • 🧄 3 cloves garlic, smashed
    • 2 bay leaves

STEPS

1

Combine water, orange juice concentrate, salt, orange slices, lemon slices, lime slices, thyme, black pepper, garlic, and bay leaves in a large stockpot; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature.

2

Wash and pat turkey dry (make sure giblets are removed). Place turkey, breast-side down, into brine, making sure the cavity is filled. Place the stockpot in the refrigerator.

3

Brine turkey for 8 to 48 hours.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

87

Calories

  • 13
    Protein
  • 177
    Carbs
  • 2
    Fats

💡 Ensure the turkey is fully submerged in the brine for even seasoning.Brining for at least 24 hours enhances the flavor significantly.Cool the brine completely before adding the turkey to avoid partially cooking the meat.