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Turkey Brine Recipe
Turkey Brine creates a tender, moist and juicy turkey with sweet citrusy flavoring and a hint of spice all submerged in a water bath for your turkey to soak from the inside-out. Make your turkey irresistible this holiday season!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
1 d 5 mins
Servings:
8
people
Calories:
481 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 gallon water warm
- 1 cup salt
- 1 orange sliced
- 1 onion quartered, medium
- 1 lemon sliced
- 2 rosemary sprigs
- 2 thyme sprigs
- 3 tablespoons peppercorn
- 1 turkey
Instructions
- Place the turkey in a large pot. In a large bowl add 1 gallon warm water and 1 cup salt. Stir to dissolve. Pour the water over the turkey and add 1 orange, 1 medium onion, 1 lemon, 2 sprigs rosemary, 2 sprigs thyme, and 3 tablespoons peppercorn. Add more water if needed to make sure that the turkey is fully submerged.
- Cover the pot and place into the fridge for 1-3 days. Before you roast the turkey, place it on a rack and pat to dry with a paper towel.
- Follow my turkey recipe for instructions on how to cook the turkey.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
481kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
71g
(142%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
232mg
(77%)
Sodium
14533mg
(606%)
Potassium
839mg
(18%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
250IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
88mg
(9%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 481
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 481kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 71g | 142% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 232mg | 77% |
| Sodium | 14533mg | 606% |
| Potassium | 839mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 250IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.