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I mixed and matched and finally found the best way to brine a turkey. It adds flavor but not enough to overpower what you will use when you roast the turkey. It will literally leak when you cut it… that is how juicy this bird gets. You can also use this brine for other types of poultry.
Ingredients
- 5 cups water, divided
- 1 cup salt
- 1 gallon water
- 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 2 quarts apple juice (not from concentrate)
- 1 pint whiskey (such as Jack Daniel's®)
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 large Gala apple, quartered and chopped
- 1 navel orange, quartered, or more to taste
Directions
Step 1
Combine 2 1/2 cups water and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until salt is dissolved, about 3 minutes.
Step 2
Pour water and salt mixture into a 5-gallon bucket. Add 1 gallon of water.
Step 3
Combine 2 1/2 cups water and brown sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Pour into the bucket.
Step 4
Stir apple juice, whiskey, and lemon juice into the bucket. Add chopped apple. Squeeze in orange juice and add in rinds.
Cook’s Notes:
Substitute 1/4 cup lemon extract for the lemon juice if desired.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 31 | |
| Calories 102 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat0g | 0% |
| Sodium9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate16g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber1g | 2% |
| Total Sugars15g | |
| Protein0g | |
| Vitamin C6mg | 32% |
| Calcium20mg | 2% |
| Iron0mg | 2% |
| Potassium107mg | 2% |
*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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It was very delicious, and flavorful! The turkey was very juicy and moist. This is a keeper.
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It was very delicious, and flavorful! The turkey was very juicy and moist. This is a keeper.
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This was the best smoked turkey I have ever made. The brine made it super juicy, tender, and full of flavor. I scaled down the recipe because I was just doing a whole turkey breast and it still came out perfect. I injected some seasoned salt but that is the only change I made. Perfect and 5 stars all the way!
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The turkey was very moist and had a great flavor. Will definitely be used again!!!!!!!
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