Best 4 Citrus Turkey Brine Recipes
If you're looking for an easy and delicious way to prepare your Thanksgiving turkey, then a citrus turkey brine is the perfect choice. This simple technique involves soaking the turkey in a mixture of citrus fruits, spices, and herbs, resulting in a moist and flavorful bird that is sure to impress your guests. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a citrus turkey brine that will take your holiday feast to the next level.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
CITRUS TURKEY BRINE
A great citrus brine recipe. This will leave your Turkey very moist. You could also use it on other poultry in smaller amounts.
Provided by MPRADO
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Rub salt onto your turkey, and place remaining salt, lemons, oranges, onion, garlic, bay leaves, thyme and pepper into a large pot. Place the turkey in the pot, and fill with water. Refrigerate overnight. Discard brine after removing turkey.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 5.7 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 6239.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
HONEY CITRUS TURKEY BRINE
A simple brine recipe and technique.
Provided by Luchy Luchtenberg
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place orange juice, water, honey, brown sugar, lemon, oranges, black pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic, and bay leaf in a large pot; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, 10 minutes. Remove from heat and gradually stir in ice to start chilling the brine.
- Pour brine into a large bucket; add more ice to finish cooling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.3 calories, Carbohydrate 66.4 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.8 g, Sodium 16.1 mg, Sugar 63.7 g
SUGAR FREE CITRUS TURKEY BRINE
Soaking your turkey in a great brine for 24 to 48 hours before roasting will do wonders to make it tender and yummy. I had a hard time finding one that was sugar-free for my diabetic father, so I kinda made this up. I love it. Oh with this bird, you won't be stuffing it with stuffing.
Provided by Lindy Lou.
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Brine
Time P1DT4h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Rinse the turkey, inside and out, and set aside. Place the plastic bag into the cooler, and open out the bag.
- Pour the water into the plastic bag, and add the salt; smush the bag around several times with your fingers to dissolve the salt. Squeeze juice from the orange, lemon, and clementine chunks into the salty water, and drop the chunks into the bag. Mix in the rosemary and thyme, and place the turkey into the brine with the breast side down. Close the bag, squeeze out excess air, and tightly seal; close lid of the cooler, and place in a refrigerator for 24 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Remove turkey from the brine, and retain 4 or 5 chunks each of navel orange and lemon and the sprigs of rosemary and thyme from the brine. Discard remainder of used brine. Rinse the entire turkey, inside and out, and place into a roasting pan.
- Place the pieces of fruit and herb sprigs into the cavity of the turkey. Loosen the skin over the breast with your fingers, and spread butter over the breast underneath the skin. Rub the entire turkey with olive oil, and sprinkle with poultry seasoning and black pepper. If desired, cover the breast of the turkey with foil.
- Roast in the preheated oven until the turkey is golden brown and the juices run clear, 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Remove foil for last 30 to 45 minutes of baking. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh should read at least 165 degrees F (75 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 624.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Cholesterol 228.6 mg, Fat 29.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 77.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 15401.7 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
EASY CITRUS TURKEY BRINE
This is a quick-and-easy turkey brine recipe that is full of citrus, brown sugar, garlic, and juniper, plus a kick from rum and limeade.
Provided by Barbara
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine water, broth, oranges, onion, limeade concentrate, orange juice concentrate, brown sugar, rum, salt, garlic, black pepper, thyme, parsley, juniper berries, cinnamon sticks, and bay leaves in a large pot and bring to a boil. Reduce temperature and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cover pot. Allow to cool completely, at least 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 0.8 g, Sodium 2634.9 mg, Sugar 19.1 g
Tips:
- Choose the right turkey: Select a fresh or thawed turkey that is at least 12 pounds. A larger turkey will yield more meat.
- Prepare the brine: Combine water, sugar, salt, and citrus fruits in a large pot or container. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally until the sugar and salt dissolve.
- Cool the brine: Allow the brine to cool to room temperature before adding the turkey.
- Brine the turkey: Place the turkey in the cooled brine, making sure it is completely submerged. Cover the pot or container and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.
- Rinse the turkey: After brining, remove the turkey from the brine and rinse it thoroughly with cold water.
- Pat the turkey dry: Use paper towels to pat the turkey dry inside and out.
- Roast the turkey: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the turkey in a roasting pan and cook according to the package instructions or use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Conclusion:
Brining a turkey before roasting is a great way to ensure a moist and flavorful bird. The citrus fruits in this brine add a bright and tangy flavor that will complement the turkey perfectly. With these tips and the recipe provided, you can easily brine and roast a turkey that will be the star of your holiday table.
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