Apple Brine for Turkey the Night Before Cooking

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 gallon water
• 1 cup kosher salt
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 4 apples, peeled and sliced
• 2 oranges, peeled and sliced
• 4 cups apple juice
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 whole turkey (8-12 pounds)

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

0 minutes (overnight brining)

Difficulty Level:

1 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large stockpot or container, combine the water, salt, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, apples, oranges, apple juice, pepper, thyme, and rosemary. Stir until the salt and sugar are dissolved.
2. Submerge the turkey in the brine solution. Make sure the turkey is completely covered by the liquid.
3. Refrigerate the turkey in the brine for at least 12 hours, or up to 24 hours.
4. After brining, remove the turkey from the solution and pat dry with paper towels.
5. Discard the brine solution.

Nutritional Information:

Per 1/2 cup serving (approx. 120ml):

• Calories: 100
• Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 500mg
• Carbohydrates: 24g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 16g

Dish Characteristics:

• Imparts a juicy and flavorful turkey
• Enhances the natural sweetness of the turkey
• Apple and orange slices add a hint of freshness and acidity

User Comments:

• "This brine is a game changer! My turkey was so tender and flavorful."
• "The apple and orange slices gave the turkey a wonderful taste."
• "It's so easy to make and really makes a difference in the final product."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use a food-grade bucket or container for brining.
• Make sure the turkey is completely submerged in the brine solution.
• Do not brine the turkey for longer than 24 hours, as it can become too salty.
• If using a frozen turkey, thaw it completely before brining.