Apple Cider Turkey Brine Recipe
Apple Cider Turkey Brine - a simple, easy apple cider turkey brine recipe that will work with your favorite turkey recipes!
Ingredients
- 16 cups apple cider divided
- 1 cup kosher salt
- ice cubes
- 1 apple sliced
- 3-4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Dissolve Salt: Take 4 cups of apple cider and add to a medium saucepan along with 1 cup kosher salt. Bring a to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer. Continue simmering and stirring until the salt has dissolved.
- Chill: Remove from heat and add ice cubes. It’s very important to fully cool down the water since we will be adding it to the rest of the water/submerging the turkey in it.
- Remaining Ingredients: While the salt mixture is cooling down, add turkey to your brining vessel along with the remaining apple cider, apple, 3-4 sprigs fresh thyme, 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, and 1 bay leaf.
- Combine + Chill: Then pour the cooled salt/water mixture into the same brining vessel on top of the turkey. Stir to combine. Refrigerate (covered) for 24 hours.
- Use: Remove from brine (discard brine), rinse (optional), pat dry and cook as planned (we love this smoked spatchcock turkey recipe).
Notes
- Additional Brine: if you need more liquid to fully cover your bird simply use the formula: 1/4 cup salt for every 4 cups apple cider added.
- Apple Cider Vinegar: do NOT use apple cider vinegar as a substitute for apple cider.
- Refrigerate: you have to refrigerate your turkey while it is brining.
Nutrition
Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 8095mg | Potassium: 289mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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