Honey Apple Turkey Brine Recipe for a Juicy Bird

Name: Honey Apple Turkey Brine Recipe for a Juicy Bird
Total time: 1 hr 25 mins
Ingredients: 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

Brine your turkey in this subtly sweet honey-apple mixture overnight, and you'll have a flavorful, juicy, and impressive main dish. This recipe is perfect for a 14- to 16-pound turkey and also works great on chicken, guaranteeing a moist and delicious bite every time.

Total time1 hr 25 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time10 mins
Yield12

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Instructions

In a large stockpot, heat water over medium-high heat until simmering. Add salt and honey, stirring until dissolved. Remove from heat and add apple slices, onion, garlic, bay leaves, rosemary, thyme, sage, and peppercorns. Allow brine to cool to room temperature. For faster cooling, place the pot in a sink filled with ice water.
Add apple cider, ice, and apple cider vinegar, stirring to combine. Before using, chill the brine to 40 degrees F (4 degrees C) or colder.

Nutrition

Calories: 194 kcal
Fat Content: 0 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 45 g
Sodium Content: 7617 mg
Protein Content: 0 g
Carbohydrate Content: 49 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g