Cactus Cooler Turkey Brine
We love this cactus cooler turkey brine at our house! It tenderizes the turkey and gives it a subtle sweetness and citrus notes that really compliment the turkey's flavor.
Servings: 1 large turkey
Ingredients
- Brines a 15-20 pound bird
- 1 gallon water
- 2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup salt
- 2 cans cactus cooler soda - orange and/or pineapple soda will also work
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 oranges
- 2 tablespoons paprika - If smoking turkey use smoked paparika)
- 1 tablespoon ground sage
Instructions
- Mix together all of the ingredients in a large container or brine bag.
- Add thawed turkey to container with the brine and let it sit in a refrigerated place overnight or for desired amount of time.
- Remove from brine, pat dry and season with desired compound butter or seasonings.