Matt's Fried Turkey Brine

Ingredients

• 1 gallon vegetable broth
• 1 cup kosher salt
• 0.5 cups light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
• 1.5 teaspoons whole allspice berries
• 1.5 teaspoons chopped candied ginger
• 1 gallon water with ice chunks
• 1 medium red apple , cored and sliced
• 0.5 medium onion , sliced
• 1 cinnamon stick , 3 inch
• 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 6 leaves fresh sage
• 1 cup water

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Combine vegetable broth, kosher salt, brown sugar, peppercorns, allspice berries, and candied ginger in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Stir to dissolve sugar and salt; bring mixture to a boil.

3. 3

   Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerator until well chilled, at least 4 hours.

4. 4

   Remove from the refrigerator and add water with ice chunks, apple and onion slices, cinnamon stick, rosemary sprigs, and sage leaves. Stir in remaining 1 cup water and brine is ready to use.