Joe's Turkey Brine

This brine, made with vegetable broth, apple juice, and plenty of seasonings, will make your holiday turkey extra moist and flavorful. Marinate your turkey overnight for the most flavorful meat.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 102 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 2 quarts water
• 3 tablespoons onion powder
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves
• 1 ½ cups kosher salt
• ½ gallon apple cider
• 1 tablespoon crushed dried rosemary
• ½ gallon apple juice
• 3 tablespoons poultry seasoning
• 1 gallon low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon rubbed dried sage

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large stock pot over medium heat, pour in the vegetable broth, apple cider, apple juice, and water; stir in kosher salt, poultry seasoning, onion powder, black pepper, rosemary, sage, and thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until all salt has dissolved, and boil for 30 minutes to extract flavors from herbs. Remove from heat, and allow to cool to room temperature before using as a turkey brine; allow brined turkey to marinate overnight.