Main Dishes
January 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 Fat
0.74g
3%
Polysaturated Fat
0.65g
4%
Monosaturated Fat
1g
6%
Cholesterol
4mg
1%
Sodium
9094mg
378%
Potassium
419mg
11%
Protein
2g
4%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber
5g
20%
Sugar
23g
46%
Vitamin A
40IU
0%
Vitamin B6
0.34mg
17%
Vitamin C
76mg
128%
Calcium
53mg
5%
Iron
1mg
7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.