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Easy Citrus Turkey Brine

Cost $20, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookGo

  • 60 Min
  • 18 Servings
  • $20

INGREDIENTS

  • Brine Mixture

    • đź’§ 96 ounces water
    • 32 ounces vegetable broth
    • 🍊 2 oranges, sliced
    • 🧅 1 onion, chopped into large pieces
    • 1 (6 ounce) can frozen limeade concentrate
    • 1 (6 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate
    • 🟤 ½ cup brown sugar
    • ½ cup rum
    • 🧂 ½ cup coarse salt
    • 🧄 2 tablespoons crushed garlic
    • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon ground thyme
    • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
    • 1 tablespoon juniper berries
    • 2 cinnamon sticks
    • 3 bay leaves

STEPS

1

Combine water, broth, oranges, onion, limeade concentrate, orange juice concentrate, brown sugar, rum, salt, garlic, black pepper, thyme, parsley, juniper berries, cinnamon sticks, and bay leaves in a large pot and bring to a boil.

2

Reduce temperature and simmer for 10 minutes.

3

Remove from heat and cover pot. Allow to cool completely, at least 1 hour.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

105

Calories

  • 1g
    Protein
  • 22g
    Carbs
  • 0g
    Fats

đź’ˇ Tips

Ensure the brine cools completely before using it to avoid partially cooking the turkey.For best flavor, brine the turkey for at least 12-24 hours in the refrigerator.This brine is suitable for other poultry or even pork cuts.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.