Citrus Turkey Brine

A great citrus brine recipe. This will leave your Turkey very moist. You could also use it on other poultry in smaller amounts.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 6 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 4 bay leaves
• 1 cup salt
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges
• 1 medium onion, cut into wedges
• 1 orange, cut into wedges
• 1 ½ gallons cold water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Rub salt onto your turkey, and place remaining salt, lemons, oranges, onion, garlic, bay leaves, thyme and pepper into a large pot. Place the turkey in the pot, and fill with water. Refrigerate overnight. Discard brine after removing turkey.