This a great citrus turkey brine that will ensure your bird is very moist You can use the brine on other poultry in smaller amounts
Prep Time
10 hrs 20 mins
Dificult
Medium
Servings
12
Ingredients
Instructions
Gather the ingredients.
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Rub turkey all over with salt.
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Place remaining salt into a large stainless steel or enameled stockpot. Add onion
orange
and lemon wedges to the pot
along with garlic
bay leaves
thyme
and pepper.
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Place turkey into the pot and pour in cold water. Cover and refrigerate
8 hours to overnight.
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When ready to cook
discard brine. Rinse turkey
then pat dry and place in a roasting pan. Refrigerate
uncovered
for 2 to 3 hours. Roast
grill
or deep-fry turkey according to your favorite recipe.
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Editor's Notes:
Always brine foods in a food-grade
nonreactive container such as a stainless steel or enameled stockpot
a brining bag
or a food-grade plastic bucket.
Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of brine ingredients. The actual amount consumed will vary.