Apple Spice Turkey Brine
Give your turkey extra flavor with a spiced apple brine, flavored with fruit juice and spices. Brine the turkey for 24 hours for the best results.
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- Serves: 10 persons
Ingredients
- 2quarts apple juice
- 2quarts orange juice
- 1cup table salt or 1.5 to 2 cups kosher salt
- ½cup brown sugar
- 10whole cloves (whole)
- 1tablespoon ground nutmeg
- 1gallon cold water
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.Step 2
Pour apple and orange juice into a large pot over medium heat. Add the salt, brown sugar , cloves, and nutmeg.Step 3
Bring to a boil, and then simmer for 15 minutes over medium heat until salt and sugar are completely dissolved.Step 4
Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature (at least 40 to 60 minutes). After the mixture has sufficiently cooled, add the cold water.Step 5
Place poultry in a large plastic container or a large stockpot. Pour the brine over top . Brine poultry covered for at least 1 hour per pound in the refrigerator.Step 6
Thoroughly rinse all the brine from the turkey before cooking. Pat turkey dry inside and out and apply with rub of choice. Cook meat as directed.