Apple Brine for Turkey the Night Before Cooking

Try this recipe to help get a moist, fall-apart turkey.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup kosher salt
• 1 gallon cold water
• 2 quarts apple juice
• 6 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
• 5 pounds ice cubes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Line a cooler with a large food safe bag. Combine the apple juice, water, and salt in the bag; stir until the salt is dissolved; add the garlic.

Step 2

To use: Lie your turkey into the brine with the breast-side down; add more water to submerge turkey completely if needed. Pour the ice over the turkey. Seal the bag and close the cooler; allow to sit overnight.