I have used this apple brine recipe for turkey the night before cooking for many years. It makes a turkey fall-apart moist every time.
Ingredients
- 1 gallon cold water , plus more as needed
- 2 quartss apple juice
- 1 cup kosher salt
- 6 cloves garlic , peeled and crushed
- 5 pounds ice cubes
Instructions
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Line a cooler with a large food-safe bag. Add 1 gallon water, apple juice, and salt to the bag; stir until salt is dissolved. Add garlic.
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To use, place turkey in brine, breast-side down; add more water as needed until turkey is completely submerged. Pour ice over turkey. Seal the bag, close the cooler, and let turkey brine overnight.
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