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.
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
