Orange Turkey Brine

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. 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. 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.