Easy Citrus Turkey Brine

Easy Citrus Turkey Brine

This is a quick-and-easy turkey brine recipe that is full of citrus, brown sugar, garlic, and juniper, plus a kick from rum and limeade.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Yield:
1 to 1 batch of brine turkey
Servings:
18

Ingredients

  • 96 ounces water
  • 32 ounces vegetable broth
  • 2 oranges, sliced
  • 1 onion, chopped into large pieces
  • 1 (6 ounce) can frozen limeade concentrate
  • 1 (6 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup rum
  • ½ cup coarse salt
  • 2 tablespoons crushed garlic
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon ground thyme
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon juniper berries
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 3 bay leaves

Directions

Step 1
Combine water, broth, oranges, onion, limeade concentrate, orange juice concentrate, brown sugar, rum, salt, garlic, black pepper, thyme, parsley, juniper berries, cinnamon sticks, and bay leaves in a large pot and bring to a boil. Reduce temperature and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cover pot. Allow to cool completely, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

105
Calories
0g
Fat
22g
Carbs
1g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 18
Calories 105
% Daily Value *
Total Fat0g 0%
Sodium2635mg 115%
Total Carbohydrate22g 8%
Dietary Fiber1g 4%
Total Sugars19g
Protein1g
Vitamin C21mg 106%
Calcium33mg 3%
Iron1mg 4%
Potassium133mg 3%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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    • 6 years ago

    NO JUNIPER BERRIES..

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