Easy

Apple Brine for Turkey the Night Before Cooking

Total Time
20 min
9m prep · 11m cook
Servings
4 people
Rating
Difficulty
Easy
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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

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    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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