Annie's Turkey Brine

Ingredients

• 1.5 gallonss water
• 1 quart apple cider
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 2 oranges , sliced
• 1.5 cups salt
• 0.75 cups celery leaves and diced celery stalk from the inside of a bunch
• 3 tablespoons dried rosemary
• 6 cloves garlic , minced
• 6 bays leaves
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Instructions

1. 1

   Stir water, apple cider, brown sugar, orange slices, salt, celery, rosemary, garlic, bay leaves, and thyme together in a stock pot; bring to a boil and cook 5 minutes. Cool brine completely before using to brine turkey.