Citrus Turkey Brine

Citrus Turkey Brine

This easy citrus turkey brine adds fresh, bright flavor to your holiday bird and ensures juicy, tender meat — no matter how you decide to cook it.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Calories
732 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
When ready to cook, discard brine. Rinse turkey, then pat dry and place in a roasting pan. Refrigerate, uncovered, for 2 to 3 hours. Roast, grill, or deep-fry turkey according to your favorite recipe.
Step 2
Gather the ingredients.
Step 3
Rub turkey all over with salt.
Step 4
Place remaining salt into a large stainless steel or enameled stockpot. Add onion, orange, and lemon wedges to the pot, along with garlic, bay leaves, thyme, and pepper.
Step 5
Place turkey into the pot and pour in cold water. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup salt
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 medium onion, cut into wedges
  • 1 medium lemon, cut into wedges
  • 1 (12 pound) fresh, whole, bone-in skin-on turkey, rinsed and patted dry
  • 1 medium orange, cut into wedges
  • 4 large bay leaves
  • 1.5 gallons cold water

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