Cider and Orange Turkey Brine
Brining Makes the Turkey Moist and Juicy
Brining turkeys is the best kept secret of top cooks. If you want a delicious turkey this holiday season, try brining the turkey.
Category
Main Dish
Cuisine
American
Main Ingredients
Meat and Poultry
Occasion
Thanksgiving
Prep Time
5 min
Total Time
5 min
Ingredients
Serves 8
2 quarts Spiced Cider
1 cup Orange Juice
10 cloves Garlic
8 Bay leaves
4 sprigs Rosemary
1 1/2 cups Salt
1 cup Brown sugar
Enough to Cover Turkey Water
1 Turkey
Directions for Cider and Orange Turkey Brine
1
Put turkey in bucket or other container.2
Mix all ingredients and pour over turkey. Be sure turkey is submerged under water3
Allow turkey to soak overnight.4
Remove turkey from brine solution and discard solution. Roast turkey as you would normally.Tip
Prepare the brine solution and soak the turkey the day before it needs to be cooked. The longer you brine it, the more juicy it will be.
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1 Comments
Post a CommentYou are absolutely correct. Brining is an amazing secret of some of the best chefs and cooks. It makes meats taste amazining and makes even the toughest cuts moist and tender. This sounds like a great Brining recipe. Thanks.