Apple Brine for Turkey the Night Before Cooking

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I have used this recipe for many years. It makes a turkey fall-apart moist every time.

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
5 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 1/2 gallons

Ingredients

  • 2 quarts apple juice

  • 1 gallon cold water

  • 1 cup kosher salt

  • 6 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed

  • 5 pounds ice cubes

Directions

  1. Line a cooler with a large food safe bag. Combine the apple juice, water, and salt in the bag; stir until the salt is dissolved; add the garlic.

  2. To use: Lie your turkey into the brine with the breast-side down; add more water to submerge turkey completely if needed. Pour the ice over the turkey. Seal the bag and close the cooler; allow to sit overnight.

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