EASY CITRUS TURKEY BRINE

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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

96 ounces water
32 ounces vegetable broth
2 oranges, sliced
1 onion, chopped into large pieces
1 (6 ounce) can frozen limeade concentrate
1 (6 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup rum
½ cup coarse salt
2 tablespoons crushed garlic
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon ground thyme
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon juniper berries
2 cinnamon sticks
3 bay leaves

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

Chiamaka Divinefavour
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best turkey brine I've ever tried.


Darris Mitcham
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This recipe was easy to follow and the turkey turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Akram Jani
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The citrus brine made the turkey so moist and flavorful, and the herbs and spices added a nice touch.


Ahmed Ouadah
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I've tried other turkey brine recipes, but this one is by far the best. The turkey is always so moist and flavorful.


hadymohammed hady
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This is my go-to turkey brine recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Afnan Mughal
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Delicious!


James Juam
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This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was incredibly juicy and flavorful, and the citrus notes really shone through. I will definitely be making this again for my next special occasion dinner.


Matthew Harrup
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I'm not a fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The citrus brine made the turkey so moist and flavorful, and the herbs and spices added a delicious depth of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Usama Gujjar
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I followed this recipe exactly and my turkey turned out perfect. It was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and golden brown. I will definitely be using this recipe again.


Mary McCauley
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This is the best turkey brine recipe I've ever tried. The turkey was incredibly juicy and tender, and the flavor was out of this world. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy way to cook turkey.


Zubayr Ockerts
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I made this turkey brine for Thanksgiving dinner and it was a huge hit! The turkey was so moist and flavorful, and the citrus notes really came through. I'll definitely be using this recipe again next year.