Apple Cider Turkey Brine
User Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
1 Turkey
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Calories
1982 kcal
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Cuisine
North American, American
Apple Cider Turkey Brine
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Brining is the best way to achieve that tender and juicy Thanksgiving turkey. This apple cider turkey brine, strikes the perfect balance of flavors and locks in the moisture for an perfectly juicy turkey.
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Ingredients
- 2 Quarts apple cider
- 1 Cup kosher salt
- 1 Cup brown sugar
- 2 oranges cut into 8ths
- 1 apple cut into 8ths
- 1 Inch ginger sliced
- 10 whole cloves
- 4 bay leaves
- 4 garlic cloves sliced
- 1 Tablespoon black peppercorns
- 1 prig sage about 10 leaves
- 2 prigs thyme
- 4 Cups water
- 6 Cups ice
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by cutting the oranges and apples into 8ths. Thinly slice the ginger and garlic.
- Add the water and apple cider to a large pot along with the salt and brown sugar. Slowly bring the liquid to a boil, stirring frequently until all of the salt and sugar is dissolved.
- Add the remaining ingredients, except the ice, to the pot and return to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the ice. Cover and place in the refrigerator until cooled.
- Place your turkey in a large brining bag or brining bucket and cover with the brine. Seal and place in the refrigerator overnight or up to 24 hours. See note
- When you are ready to cook, remove the turkey from the brine and briefly rinse. Pat the outside of the turkey dry and use your favorite method for cooking the turkey.
Notes
- Note 1: If needed you can add some additional water of apple cider to make sure the turkey is mostly covered. Flip the turkey over half way through the brining process.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
1982kcal
(99%)
Carbohydrates
500g
(167%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.3g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Sodium
113442mg
(4727%)
Potassium
3143mg
(90%)
Fiber
18g
(72%)
Sugar
439g
(878%)
Vitamin A
885IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
172mg
(191%)
Calcium
685mg
(69%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Turkey
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1982 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1982kcal | 99% |
| Carbohydrates | 500g | 167% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Sodium | 113442mg | 4727% |
| Potassium | 3143mg | 67% |
| Fiber | 18g | 72% |
| Sugar | 439g | 878% |
| Vitamin A | 885IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 172mg | 191% |
| Calcium | 685mg | 69% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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9 reviews
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