Apple Cider Turkey Brine

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Delicious apple cider brining liquid for turkey. Brined turkeys tend to shorten your roasting time by about half an hour. But be sure your bird cooks to an internal temperature of 180 degrees when tested through the thigh. Season and roast according to any of your favorite recipes.

Submitted by AngelinaLaRue
Updated on December 8, 2023
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 gallon water, or as needed, divided

  • 2 cups apple cider

  • 1 cup kosher salt

  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage

  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary

  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme

  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns

  • 4 cups ice cubes

Directions

  1. Combine 4 cups water, apple cider, kosher salt, sage, rosemary, thyme, and peppercorns together in a large stockpot. Bring to a boil; cook and stir brine until the salt is just dissolved. Remove from heat; add ice cubes.

Recipe Tips

Canning salt or sea salt can be substituted for kosher salt if desired. Table salt may make the turkey a little too salty.

To use the brine, rinse your turkey inside and out. Submerge it into the cooled brine, then add water until the turkey is completely covered and all cavities are filled. Stir around the edges to mix the water with the brine. Refrigerate for a minimum of 12 hours, then remove the turkey from the pot and pat dry with paper towels. Discard the brine and cook the turkey as desired.

Editor's Notes:

Always brine foods in a food-grade, nonreactive container such as a stainless steel or enameled stockpot, a brining bag, or a food-grade plastic bucket.

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of brine ingredients. The actual amount consumed will vary.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

24 Calories
6g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 24
% Daily Value *
Sodium 7608mg 331%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 0g 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 16mg 1%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 12mg 0%

* 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.