The Ultimate Orange Turkey Brine Recipe for a Flavorful Thanksgiving

Name: The Ultimate Orange Turkey Brine Recipe for a Flavorful Thanksgiving
Total time: 8 hrs 30 mins
Ingredients: 1.5 gallons water; 1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed; 1 cup kosher salt; 1 orange, sliced; 1 lemon, sliced; 1 lime, sliced; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 1 tablespoon ground black pepper; 3 cloves garlic; 2 bay leaves

Surprise and delight your Thanksgiving guests with this unexpected twist on traditional turkey – an orange turkey brine that will have everyone raving!

Total time8 hrs 30 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time15 mins
Yield1 1/2 gallons

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Instructions

In a large stockpot, combine water, orange juice concentrate, salt, orange slices, lemon slices, lime slices, thyme, black pepper, garlic, and bay leaves. Bring the mixture to a boil, then remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
Thoroughly wash and pat the turkey dry, ensuring all giblets are removed. Place the turkey breast-side down into the brine, making sure the cavity is completely filled. Transfer the stockpot to the refrigerator and brine the turkey for a duration of 8 to 48 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 697 kcal
Fat Content: 2 g
Fiber Content: 17 g
Sugar Content: 143 g
Sodium Content: 91282 mg
Protein Content: 13 g
Carbohydrate Content: 177 g
Saturated Fat Content: 0 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g