Honey Citrus Turkey Brine

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A simple brine recipe and technique.

Submitted by Luchy Luchtenberg
Published on March 5, 2020
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
20
Yield:
20 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 20 servings

  • 4 cups orange juice

  • 2 cups water

  • 4 (8 ounce) jars honey

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • 1 lemon, sliced

  • 2 oranges, sliced

  • 3 tablespoons ground black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes

  • 2 cloves garlic

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 2 (7 pound) bags of ice, or as needed

Directions

  1. Place orange juice, water, honey, brown sugar, lemon, oranges, black pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic, and bay leaf in a large pot; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, 10 minutes. Remove from heat and gradually stir in ice to start chilling the brine.

  2. Pour brine into a large bucket; add more ice to finish cooling.

Cook's Note:

Add your bird to the brine and cover with more ice for 24 hours. Remove bird and rinse thoroughly before cooking.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

249 Calories
0g Fat
66g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 249
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 16mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 66g 24%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 64g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 30mg 33%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 176mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.