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!
Servings: 1 Turkey
Calories: 754kcal
Equipment
- Large Stock Pot
- cutting board
- Large Plastic Container
Ingredients
- 2 lemons sliced
- 2 oranges sliced
- 12 leaves fresh sage cut
- ½ cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic peeled and smashed
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon crystalized ginger
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup kosher salt diamond crystal
- 1 gallons water
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
- 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.