How to Wet Brine a Turkey

In this post, we’re going to show you how to brine a turkey using a wet brine.

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WHAT INGREDIENTS DO I NEED TO MAKE Wet Brine a Turkey?

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– Water – Apple juice – Kosher salt – Brown sugar – Black pepper – Fresh thyme – Fresh rosemary – Bay leaves – Garlic – Oranges – Honey

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Pour the water, apple juice (or apple cider), brown sugar, and salt into a stock pot and heat over medium-high heat.

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Stir to combine and let the brine cook for 2-3 minutes.

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Add the black pepper, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, bay leaves, garlic, oranges, and honey to the water and juice mixture.

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Bring the mixture to a boil and cook long enough to dissolve the brown sugar and kosher salt.

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Place your fully thawed turkey, breast side down in the container.

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