Annie's Turkey Brine

Annie's Turkey Brine

Impart the flavors of rosemary, apple, and orange into a turkey before cooking by using this brine recipe a day in advance.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Calories
2447 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Stir water, apple cider, brown sugar, orange slices, salt, celery, rosemary, garlic, bay leaves, and thyme together in a stock pot; bring to a boil and cook 5 minutes. Cool brine completely before using to brine turkey.
Annie's Turkey Brine

Ingredients

  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons dried rosemary
  • 1 ½ gallons water
  • 6 bay leaves
  • 1 quart apple cider
  • 2 oranges, sliced
  • 1 ½ cups salt
  • ¾ cup celery leaves and diced celery stalk from the inside of a bunch

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