HONEY-APPLE TURKEY BRINE

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Go the extra mile by brining your turkey overnight in this lightly sweetened brine. You'll end up with the juiciest, most flavorful turkey ever and maybe even a bellyache from eating too much! The brine also works well on chicken. This makes enough for a 14- to 16-pound turkey.

Provided by France C

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups water
1 cup kosher salt
1 cup honey
1 large red apple, cored and thinly sliced
1 medium onion, quartered
3 cloves garlic, crushed
3 large bay leaves
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh sage
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
8 cups apple cider
4 cups ice
1 cup apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Pour water into a large stockpot and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Add salt and honey and stir to dissolve. Remove pot from the heat and stir in apple slices, onion, garlic, bay leaves, rosemary, thyme, sage, and peppercorns. Let brine cool to room temperature. You can set the pot in a sink full of ice water to speed up the cooling process.
  • Stir in apple cider, ice, and apple cider vinegar. Allow brine to fully chill to 40 degrees Fahrenheit (4 degrees C), or colder, before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.8 calories, Carbohydrate 49.4 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 7616.8 mg, Sugar 44.6 g

Sara Martin
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I highly recommend this brine. The turkey was delicious!


Abdulkhaliq Yosufi
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This brine is amazing!


Tanaka Leon
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I wasn't sure how this brine would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The turkey was very moist and flavorful. I will definitely be using this brine again.


Malshan Sadaruwan
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This brine is the best! The turkey was so juicy and flavorful. I will definitely be using this brine again next year.


Anthony Dones
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I've been using this brine for years, and it never disappoints. The turkey always comes out perfectly cooked, and the flavor is amazing. I highly recommend this brine to anyone looking for a delicious and easy way to cook turkey.


paola H
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This brine is a must-try for anyone who loves turkey. The turkey was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I highly recommend this brine.


Adnan Aslam
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I was a bit skeptical about this brine at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The turkey was absolutely delicious. The apple and honey added a subtle sweetness that really complemented the turkey. I will definitely be using this brine again.


ivan krastev
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This brine is amazing! The turkey was incredibly moist and flavorful. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfect. I will definitely be using this brine again.


Priscilla Coronado
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I've tried many turkey brines over the years, but this one is by far the best. The turkey was so juicy and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I'll definitely be using this brine again next year.


JUAN Martinez
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This honey apple turkey brine is a game-changer! The turkey came out incredibly moist and flavorful. The combination of honey, apple, and spices is perfect, and it really elevates the taste of the turkey. I highly recommend this brine to anyone looki