Turkey Brine

Thanksgiving 2022 Turkey Brine

Prep Time 30 minutes
Brining Time 1 day
Course Main Course
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 8 L Water
  • 750 ml Apple Juice
  • 1 cup Coarse Salt
  • 2 cups White Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Fancy Molasses
  • 3 Tbsp Peppercorns
  • 1/4 cup Montreal Chicken Seasoning
  • 5 Cloves Garlic
  • 5 Bay Leaves
  • 2 Large sprigs worth of rosemary leaves
  • 3 Navel Oranges, cut in half

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in stock pot and bring to boil, stirring to dissolve sugar and salt.
  • Turn off heat and let cool completely.
  • Pour over thawed turkey and refrigerate for 16-24 hours.
  • Discard brine, soak turkey in cold water for 15 mins to remove excess salt.
  • Dry turkey off completely, then roast or fry.
Keyword Thanksgiving, Turkey Brine