Name: Turkey Brine
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 orange, cut into rounds -; 1 lemon, cut into rounds -; 6 cloves garlic, smashed -; 4 sprigs fresh rosemary -; 4 sprigs fresh sage -; 4 dried bay leaves -; 1 c. kosher salt -; 1/2 c. (110 g.) packed light brown sugar -; 1 tbsp. black peppercorns -; 1 tsp. allspice berries (optional) -; 2 gal. water, divided -; 1 (12- to 14-lb.) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed -

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Ingredients for - Turkey Brine

1. 1 orange, cut into rounds -

2. 1 lemon, cut into rounds -

3. 6 cloves garlic, smashed -

4. 4 sprigs fresh rosemary -

5. 4 sprigs fresh sage -

6. 4 dried bay leaves -

7. 1 c. kosher salt -

8. 1/2 c. (110 g.) packed light brown sugar -

9. 1 tbsp. black peppercorns -

10. 1 tsp. allspice berries (optional) -

11. 2 gal. water, divided -

12. 1 (12- to 14-lb.) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed -

How to cook deliciously - Turkey Brine

1. Stage

In a large pot over medium heat, combine orange, lemon, garlic, rosemary, sage, bay leaves, salt, brown sugar, peppercorns, allspice (if using), and 1/2 gallon water (8 c.). Bring to a boil, stirring frequently, then reduce heat to medium and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until salt and sugar have dissolved completely, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add remaining 1 1/2 gallons (24 c.) water. Stir to combine, then let cool completely, about 1 hour.

2. Stage

Submerge turkey completely in brine. If more water is needed, make more brine by adding 2 Tbsp. salt to 1 c. water and stir until dissolved. Brine at least overnight and up to 24 hours.

3. Stage

When ready to roast, thoroughly rinse turkey and pat dry with paper towels.