Easy Citrus Turkey Brine

Name: Easy Citrus Turkey Brine
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: 96 ounces water; 32 ounces vegetable broth; 2 oranges, sliced; 1 onion, chopped into large pieces; 1 (6 ounce) can frozen limeade concentrate; 1 (6 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate; 0.5 cup brown sugar; 0.5 cup rum; 0.5 cup coarse salt; 2 tablespoons crushed garlic; 1 tablespoon ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon ground thyme; 1 tablespoon dried parsley; 1 tablespoon juniper berries; 2 cinnamon sticks; 3 bay leaves

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This is a quick-and-easy turkey brine recipe that is full of citrus, brown sugar, garlic, and juniper, plus a kick from rum and limeade.

Submitted by Barbara

Published on June 19, 2020

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

1 hr 30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 to 1 batch of brine turkey

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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 18 servings

96 ounces water
32 ounces vegetable broth
2 oranges, sliced
1 onion, chopped into large pieces
1 (6 ounce) can frozen limeade concentrate
1 (6 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup rum
½ cup coarse salt
2 tablespoons crushed garlic
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon ground thyme
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon juniper berries
2 cinnamon sticks
3 bay leaves

Directions

Combine water, broth, oranges, onion, limeade concentrate, orange juice concentrate, brown sugar, rum, salt, garlic, black pepper, thyme, parsley, juniper berries, cinnamon sticks, and bay leaves in a large pot and bring to a boil. Reduce temperature and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cover pot. Allow to cool completely, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

105	Calories
0g	Fat
22g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 18
Calories 105
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g	0%
Sodium 2635mg	115%
Total Carbohydrate 22g	8%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 19g
Protein 1g	2%
Vitamin C 21mg	24%
Calcium 33mg	3%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 133mg	3%

* 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.