Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 gallon cold water
- 1 cup kosher salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 10 whole cloves
- 6 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 1 large orange, zested and juiced
- 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
- 12 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 12 sprigs fresh sage
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
Overnight
Difficulty Level:
1 (Simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large stockpot or bucket, dissolve the salt and brown sugar in the cold water.
- Add the maple syrup, cloves, bay leaves, peppercorns, orange zest and juice, lemon zest and juice, rosemary, and sage.
- Stir until well combined.
- Submerge the Turkey in the brine and refrigerate for 8-12 hours, or overnight.
- Remove the Turkey from the brine and pat dry before roasting.
Nutritional Information:
(Per 1 cup of brine)
- Calories: 240
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Protein: 0g
- Sodium: 1,200mg
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and flavorful Turkey
- Rich and aromatic flavor with notes of citrus, herbs, and spices
- Perfect for Thanksgiving or any special occasion
User Comments:
- "This brine made my Turkey the best I've ever had. It was so juicy and had an amazing flavor."
- "I love how easy this brine is to make. It's a great way to add some extra flavor to your Thanksgiving Turkey."
- "My guests raved about how delicious the Turkey was. Thanks for the recipe!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure the Turkey is completely submerged in the brine.
- If you don't have a large enough stockpot or bucket, you can use two smaller ones and divide the brine between them.
- Don't brine the Turkey for longer than 12 hours, as the meat can become too salty.
- Rinse the Turkey thoroughly before roasting to remove any excess salt.
