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

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

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.