Holiday Turkey Brine

Vegetable broth, Worcestershire sauce, apples, and onions combine in this trouble-free brine that is bound to liven up any holiday turkey.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 105 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
• 1 tablespoon dried sage
• 2 tablespoons black peppercorns
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1 onion, cut into quarters
• 2 gallons water
• 1 gallon vegetable broth
• 3 apples, cut into quarters
• 0.33333334326744 cup brown sugar
• 0.5 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1.5 cups sea salt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine vegetable broth, sea salt, brown sugar, peppercorns, rosemary, sage, and thyme in a large stockpot. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently until salt and sugar dissolve. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.

Step 2

Pour the water, broth mixture, and apple cider vinegar into a 5-gallon bucket; stir until brine is combined. Add the apples, onion, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic to the brine mixture.