Apple Cider Turkey Brine

Tart apple cider, peppercorns, and herbs are boiled and then cooled with ice in this effortless turkey brine that the whole family will love.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 24 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups apple cider
• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
• 4 cups ice cubes
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
• 1 cup kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon fresh sage
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
• 1 gallon water, or as needed, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine 4 cups water, apple cider, kosher salt, sage, rosemary, thyme, and peppercorns together in a large stockpot. Bring to a boil; cook and stir brine until the salt is just dissolved. Remove from heat; add ice cubes.