Prep Time::10 mins
Total Time::10 mins
Servings::12
Ingredients
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1 gallon water
1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate
1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen cranberry juice concentrate
1 cup kosher salt
½ cup brown sugar
1 medium lemon, cut into wedges
1 medium orange, cut into wedges
1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (3 inch) cinnamon stick
4 large bay leaves
Directions
Combine water, orange and cranberry juice concentrates, kosher salt, brown sugar, lemon, orange, red onion, garlic, thyme, pepper, cinnamon stick, and bay leaves in a large stockpot. Stir until salt and brown sugar have dissolved.
To Use:
Place a whole turkey into the stockpot with the brine. Cover and refrigerate for 14 to 16 hours.
When ready to cook, remove turkey from the brine; discard used brine. Stuff turkey with a smashed garlic clove, and 2 lemons, 2 oranges, and 2 red onions — all cut into wedges. For juicier turkey meat, roast with the breast facing down.
Editor's Note:
Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of brine ingredients. The actual amount of brine consumed will vary.