This orange turkey brine recipe adds something unexpected to your Thanksgiving turkey—it will "ooh" and "aah" your guests.
Ingredients
- 1.5 gallonss water
- 1 can frozen orange juice concentrate , 12 fluid ounce
- 1 cup kosher salt
- 1 orange , sliced
- 1 lemon , sliced
- 1 lime , sliced
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic , smashed
- 2 bays leaves
Instructions
-
1
Combine water, orange juice concentrate, salt, orange slices, lemon slices, lime slices, thyme, black pepper, garlic, and bay leaves in a large stockpot; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature.
-
2
Wash and pat turkey dry (make sure giblets are removed). Place turkey, breast-side down, into brine, making sure the cavity is filled. Place the stockpot in the refrigerator. Brine turkey for 8 to 48 hours.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Want to cook this?
Open in the PantryLink app to scale servings, check your pantry stock, and generate a shopping list.
Sign In to Save Recipe Create Free AccountSuggest an Edit
Help improve this recipe's categorization, image, or dietary info. Earn points and badges!
Suggest Changes in AppPrefer a printed copy? Use our print-friendly view with adjustable servings and font size.
Open Print ViewMore Unknown Recipes
Empanada Pie
Serve this empanada pie with a salad, hard-boiled eggs, salsa or sour cream, and shredded Mexican cheese (optional).
Shyam's Goat Biryani
This is an excellent homemade goat biryani recipe!
Lazy Pierogi
For this tasty pierogi casserole, sauerkraut, onion, mushrooms, and pasta are combined and baked in a rich, buttery sauce. If you are making this ahead and are going to reheat it in the oven you may have to add a little water. If cold, bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.