Turkey Brine

Turkey Brine

Published on April 7, 2017 | By

Ingredients

  • 1 cup salt
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 oranges, quartered
  • 2 lemons, quartered
  • 6 sprigs thyme
  • 4 sprigs rosemary
  • 1 (10-12 pound) turkey
  • 1 large orange, cut into 1/8ths
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • 1/2 bunch sage
  • 3 or 4 sprigs parsley
  • 1/2 to 2 cups turkey stock or white wine

Instructions

  1. To make the brining solution, dissolve the salt and sugar in 2 gallons of cold water in a nonreactive container (such as a clear bucket or large stockpot, or a clean heavy duty bag) Add the oranges, lemons, thyme and rosemary. Note: if you have a big turkey and need more brine than this, use 1/2 cup salt and 1/2 cup brown sugar for every gallon of water.
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