My Favorite Turkey Brine
A classic turkey brine recipe featuring apple juice, aromatic herbs, and spices to create a flavorful and moist bird. This easy-to-prepare brine combines apple cider, cold water, fresh rosemary, garlic, kosher salt, brown sugar, peppercorns, bay leaves, and orange peel for a perfectly seasoned holiday turkey.
Ingredients
Apple Juice or Apple Cider3 cup
(720g)Cold Water2 gallons
(7570g)Fresh Rosemary Leaves4 tbsp
(12g)Garlic5 cloves, minced
(25g)Kosher Salt1 1/2 cup
(340g)Brown Sugar2 cup
(440g)Peppercorns3 tbsp
(27g)Bay Leaves5 whole
(5g)Oranges3 whole, peel only, large
(450g)