Ultimate Citrus Turkey Brine
Never have dry turkey again with the help of this citrus turkey brine. Whether you roast, sous-vide, or smoke your turkey, this brine will give you the best-tasting turkey every time!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time1 minute min
Total Time6 minutes mins
Course: Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 Turkey
Calories: 754kcal
Combine all ingredients in a large pot, and bring to a boil.
Boil for 1 minute, stirring to dissolve the salt. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
Place the turkey into a large plastic container or bag and pour cold brine over the top. Let brine for 24 hours.
Remove turkey from the brine and rinse under cold running water and pat dry.
- By cutting turkey into pieces the brining process will take much less time.
- Rinse turkey before cooking so it doesn't taste salty.
- For every 1 pound of meat brine for 1 hours. A 12 pound turkey will take 12 hours to brine.
- To make any brine follow this ratio. For every 1 cup of salt add 1 gallon of water.
Calories: 754kcal | Carbohydrates: 204g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 113378mg | Potassium: 1083mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 169g | Vitamin A: 715IU | Vitamin C: 259mg | Calcium: 461mg | Iron: 5mg