Joe's Turkey Brine Recipe - Allrecipes.com

Directions

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.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (24 total)

Calories
102 cal
5%

Fat
0.2 g
< 1%

Carbs
25.2 g
8%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (6)

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Betsy

Nov. 20, 2011

"This is very similar to an excellent brine I made last year, and will make again in a couple days, Joe. I also use fresh garlic and sustitute ice for the water so it can sit on a cool porch. (Hard to ..." See morefit a five gallon bucket in the fridge!) I also suggest fresh herbs and spices. Try it! Your friends and family will NOT be disappointed!!"

busstop101

Nov. 19, 2012

"I just wanted to comment on tda95337's note. Don't use a garbage bag. There are chemicals in those bags that are toxic. I brined a bird in a turkey bag one year, and later found out that garbage ba..." See moregs are harmful. Use an oversized turkey roasting bag or wash out a cooler instead."

tda95337

Sep. 11, 2012

"We made some modification to this recipe and loved it, the turkey was perfect. Cut the Kosher salt by 1/2 cup. We added1/2 onion and 6 cloves of garlic. We also stuffed the cavity with celery, carrots..." See more, lemon the other 1/2 onion, 6 more cloves of garlic, rosemary and Thyme. The we put the Turkey and brine in a garbage bag, then placed in a cooler with plenty of ice, overnight"

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