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Apple Cider Turkey Brine
This recipe is good for 1 turkey 11-18 pounds.
Author: Jackie
Ingredients
  • ½ gallon Vegetable or Chicken Stock
  • ½ Gallon Apple Cider
  • 1 cup kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons dried sage or ¼ cup fresh sage leaves
  • 2 tablespoons dried thyme or a ¼ cup fresh
  • 2 tablespoons whole peppercorn
  • ½ teaspoon whole cloves
  • 1 gallon ice water
Instructions
  1. In a large stock pot big enough to fit your turkey (and fit in your fridge) heat stock and cider on medium high heat.
  2. Add salt, herbs and spices and bring to a boil while stirring occasionally.
  3. Remove from heat and cool until room temperature.
  4. Add ice water then the Turkey.
  5. Brine Turkey for at least 12 hours before serving, but the longer the better.