Apple Spice Brine
A flavorful brine with apple juice and warm spices for a subtly sweet turkey.
Ingredients
- 1 gallon apple juice
- 1/2 cup kosher salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon whole cloves
- 2 oranges sliced
- 2 cups cold water
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine apple juice, kosher salt, and brown sugar. Heat until dissolved.
- Add cinnamon, cloves, and orange slices. Stir well.
- Let the mixture cool and add 2 cups cold water.
- Submerge turkey in the brine and refrigerate for 12-24 hours.
- Rinse turkey thoroughly before cooking.
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 35
- Sodium: 240mg
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Protein: 0g