Easy Flavorful Turkey Brine
A simple and flavorful turkey brine. Perfect year after year.
Equipment
- 1 Brine bag
Ingredients
- 6 Cups Hot water
- 14 Cups Cold water
- 2 Cups Ice
- 2 Cups Kosher salt
- 1/2 Cup Tri color or black peppercorns
- 2 Oranges
- 1 Lemon
- 1 Purple onion
- 2 Green apples
- 1 bunch of Sage
- 1 bunch of Rosemary
- 3 Bay leaves
- 1 bunch of Thyme
- 4 Garlic cloves
Instructions
- Bring 6 cups of water to just below the boiling point, then add salt and your chosen seasonings. Stir until the salt is completely dissolved.
- Next, add the remaining water, ice, and any additional ingredients to the brine bag.
- Carefully place the turkey into the brine and refrigerate for 12 to 36 hours.