Citrus Turkey Brine
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Steep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
16
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Calories
53 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Citrus Turkey Brine
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Loaded with herbs, spices, and citrus fruit, this citrus turkey brine is beautifully bright and bursting with flavor.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups kosher salt
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp black peppercorns
- 4 bay leaf
- 2 thyme sprigs
- 2 rosemary sprigs
- 1 orange quartered
- 1 lemon quartered
- 1 lime quartered
- 1 yellow onion quartered
- 6 cloves garlic smashed
Instructions
- In a large dutch oven or stock pot add 8 cups of water to the salt, sugar, peppercorns, bay leaves and herbs. Stir to dissolve and bring to a boil.
- Add remaining ingredients. Bring to boil again, cover and simmer for 15 minutes on low. Turn off heat, keep covered for 15 minutes.
- Remove lid, add 4 cups of cold water and stir. Allow to cool.
- In a container large enough to hold turkey and brine, add 4 cups of ice. Place turkey on top of ice and pour cooled brine mixture over turkey. Cover and refrigerate no longer than 24 hours, minimum 3 hours. Rinse turkey before preparing to roast or smoke.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
53kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Potassium
69mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
37IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 53 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 53kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Potassium | 69mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 37IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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