Name: Citrus Turkey Brine
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: Fresh, whole, bone-in skin-on turkey, rinsed and patted dry - 1 (12 pound); Salt - 1 cup; Onion, cut into wedges - 1 medium; Orange, cut into wedges - 1 medium; Lemon, cut into wedges - 1 medium; Garlic - 3 cloves; Bay leaves - 4 large; Dried thyme - 1 tablespoon; Ground black pepper - 1 tablespoon; Cold water - 1 ½ gallons

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Ingredients for - Citrus Turkey Brine

1. Fresh, whole, bone-in skin-on turkey, rinsed and patted dry - 1 (12 pound)

2. Salt - 1 cup

3. Onion, cut into wedges - 1 medium

4. Orange, cut into wedges - 1 medium

5. Lemon, cut into wedges - 1 medium

6. Garlic - 3 cloves

7. Bay leaves - 4 large

8. Dried thyme - 1 tablespoon

9. Ground black pepper - 1 tablespoon

10. Cold water - 1 ½ gallons

How to cook deliciously - Citrus Turkey Brine

1. Stage

Rub turkey all over with salt. Place remaining salt into a large stainless steel or enameled stockpot.

2. Stage

Add onion, orange, and lemon wedges to the pot, along with garlic, bay leaves, thyme, and pepper. Place turkey into the pot and pour in cold water. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.

3. Stage

When ready to cook, discard brine. Rinse turkey, then pat dry and place in a roasting pan. Refrigerate, uncovered, for 2 to 3 hours. Roast, grill, or deep-fry turkey according to your favorite recipe.