Apple Cider Brine for Turkey
- 2 quarts Water (separated)
- 2 cups kosher salt
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 Tablespoon ground nutmeg
- 2 quarts Apple Juice
- 2 Pints Hard Apple Cider (Dry or Semi-Sweet)
- 2 cups Orange Juice
- 1 Turkey (defrosted and guts removed)
- In a large pot, heat 1 quart water with the salt and sugar
- Heat until salt and sugar has dissolved
- Remove from heat and stir in the cinnamon, nutmeg, and garlic
- Allow to cool (about 30 minutes)
- Stir in the remaining water, apple juice, apple cider, and orange juice
- Place brine in the fridge until chilled
- Place Turkey in the brining bag breast side down and pour in the brine
- Brine overnight in the fridge
- When ready to cook, remove the turkey from the brine and rinse thoroughly (even the inside)
- Cook the turkey with your favorite method (I like to oven roast it with a nice butter rub).
Recipe by Simply {Darr}ling at https://simplydarrling.com/thanksgiving-turkey-with-apple-cider-brine/
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