There are plenty of ways to cook a turkey, but brining seems to give me the most flavorful and delicious results. The process is more simple than you think:
Ingredients
- 2 cups apple-cranberry juice
- 1 apple, diced
- 3 large sprigs rosemary
- 1 small bunch fresh thyme
- 4 bay leaves
- ½ cup fresh cranberries
- ½ cup kosher salt
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon peppercorns
- 2 oranges, sliced
Instructions:
- Place 1 quart of water and salt in large pot. Bring to simmer, and then add in all the other ingredients. Continue to simmer on low for a half hour. Set the mixture aside, and let cool completely.
- Put the uncooked turkey into the pot, brining bag, or container of your choice. Cover and place back in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours until it’s time to prepare and cook the turkey. Make sure to turn the turkey over a few times during the brining period.
Tip: the brine is salty, so there’s no need to salt the turkey when you prepare for baking.
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