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Herb Turkey Brine

Get a flavorful and juicy turkey from this brine!
Prep Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours
Course: Dinner, Main Dish, Sauce, turkey
Cuisine: Dinner, Turkey
Keyword: brine, Dinner, Easy Recipes, Thanksgiving, Turkey
Servings: 1 small/regular turkey

Ingredients

  • 1 Gallon water
  • 1 cup Apple Juice
  • 1 whole Orange squeeze juice and add the rind
  • 1 cup Salt
  • 2 cups Sugar
  • 1/3 cup molasses
  • 1 Tablespoon Peppercorn Medley
  • 1 Tablespoon Poultry Seasoning (mix should have herbs like thyme, sage, marjoram, rosemary, black pepper, nutmeg)

Instructions

  • In a large stock pot, brine bag or bucket mix all of the ingredients and give the mixture a stir. Add your bird and let sit overnight or 8-12 hours in a refrigerator or cool place.