Easy Turkey Brine (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
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3 Tablespoons whole peppercorns.
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1 1/2 cups of coarse kosher salt.
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Scalloped peels from three big oranges.
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5 freshly minced garlic cloves.
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4 spoonfuls of fresh rosemary leaves.
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2 cups packed brown sugar.
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5 large dried bay leaves.
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3 cups pure apple juice or cider.
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2 gallons of chilled water.
# Preparation Steps:
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Toss everything into a large pot, heat it up while stirring until sugar and salt melt away.
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Switch off the heat, put the lid on, and let the brine sit until it’s no longer warm.
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Pop the raw turkey into a big brining bag or pot, pour the cooled brine all over, then chill in the fridge for 16-24 hours.
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Pull the turkey out of the brine, toss the brine, and soak the turkey for 15 minutes in fresh cold water.
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Dry the turkey completely with a towel after soaking, then cook it however you usually roast it.
# Additional Tips:
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Keep the turkey in the fridge the whole time it’s in the brine.
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Don’t reuse the brine; get rid of it after you’re done.
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Soaking in cool water takes off extra saltiness.