Main DishesJanuary 26, 2018
Calories
150
Sodium
9094mg
378% DV
Fat
2g
3% DV
Protein
2g
4% DV
Carbs
30g
10% DV
Fiber
5g
20% DV
Apple and Herb Turkey Brine + Step-by-Step Tutorial on How to Brine a Turkey
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Our favorite Apple and Herb Turkey Brine with step-by-step photos on how to brine and cook a turkey to juicy perfection, just in time for Thanksgiving!
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Brine:
1 turkey (up to 12 or 14 lbs, anything bigger than that tastes gamey; if you need more meat, opt for an additional turkey breast or second turkey)
1 gallon chicken broth
1/2 gallon apple juice or cider
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup kosher salt
1 sprig rosemary
2 or 3 sprigs thyme
1 Tbsp whole peppercorns
5 garlic cloves ( smashed )
ICE ( consider buying a 10lb bag or two )
Ingredients for Roasting:
1 to 2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp fresh rosemary ( chopped )
2 Tbsp fresh thyme ( chopped )
1 apple ( cut in chunks or thick slices )
1 onion ( cut in chunks or thick slices )
1 turkey (up to 12 or 14 lbs, anything bigger than that tastes gamey; if you need more meat, opt for an additional turkey breast or second turkey)
1 gallon chicken broth
1/2 gallon apple juice or cider
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup kosher salt
1 sprig rosemary
2 or 3 sprigs thyme
1 Tbsp whole peppercorns
5 garlic cloves ( smashed )
ICE ( consider buying a 10lb bag or two )
Ingredients for Roasting:
1 to 2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp fresh rosemary ( chopped )
2 Tbsp fresh thyme ( chopped )
1 apple ( cut in chunks or thick slices )
1 onion ( cut in chunks or thick slices )
Nutritions
Calories
150
Sodium
9094mg
378% DV
Fat
2g
3% DV
Protein
2g
4% DV
Carbs
30g
10% DV
Fiber
5g
20% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat0.7400000000000001g3%
Polysaturated Fat0.6500000000000001g4%
Monosaturated Fat1g6%
Cholesterol4mg1%
Sodium9094mg378%
Potassium419mg11%
Protein2g4%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber5g20%
Sugar23g46%
Vitamin A40IU0%
Vitamin B60.34mg17%
Vitamin C76mg128%
Calcium53mg5%
Iron1mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.