Apple Cider Turkey Brine
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This apple cider turkey brine creates a moist, flavorful, and tender roasted turkey with a rich, golden brown, crispy skin. You'll love the sweet and savory combination of apple cider, orange juice, onion, garlic, rosemary, thyme and bay leaves. It's the perfect holiday entrée for your Thanksgiving or Christmas table!
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For the Brine:
4 c apple cider
1.75 gallons water
2 cups coarse kosher salt
Juice from 1 orange
1 T pepper
3 dried bay leaves
6 sprigs fresh rosemary
8 sprigs fresh thyme
8 cloves garlic
1 small onion
For Roasting:
12-16 lbs. whole turkey
2 T butter
1 c water
4 c apple cider
1.75 gallons water
2 cups coarse kosher salt
Juice from 1 orange
1 T pepper
3 dried bay leaves
6 sprigs fresh rosemary
8 sprigs fresh thyme
8 cloves garlic
1 small onion
For Roasting:
12-16 lbs. whole turkey
2 T butter
1 c water
- In a large pot, combine apple cider, water, orange juice, kosher salt, pepper, bay leaves, rosemary, thyme, garlic and onion. Bring to a simmer over high heat. You do not need to rapidly boil the...
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Nutritions
Calories
1224
Sodium
728mg
30% DV
Fat
100g
155% DV
Protein
119g
239% DV
Carbs
13g
4% DV
Fiber
16g
67% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat
45g
229%
Polysaturated Fat
20g
130%
Monosaturated Fat
34g
213%
Cholesterol
532mg
178%
Sodium
728mg
30%
Potassium
1544mg
44%
Protein
119g
239%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber
16g
67%
Sugar
6g
12%
Vitamin A
3177IU
63%
Vitamin B6
11mg
566%
Vitamin C
65mg
108%
Calcium
244mg
24%
Iron
16mg
93%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
