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
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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.
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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.
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