My Favorite Turkey Brine (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 3 cups apple juice or apple cider.
02 - 2 gallons cold water.
03 - 4 Tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves.
04 - 5 cloves garlic, minced.
05 - 1 1/2 cups kosher salt.
06 - 2 cups brown sugar.
07 - 3 Tablespoons peppercorns.
08 - 5 whole bay leaves.
09 - Peel of three large oranges.

# Instructions:

01 - Combine all ingredients in large pot and bring to boil, stirring until salt and sugar dissolve.
02 - Turn off heat, cover, and allow brine to cool completely.
03 - Place uncooked turkey in brining bag or pot, cover with brine solution, refrigerate 16-24 hours.
04 - Remove turkey from brine, discard brine, and soak turkey in fresh cold water for 15 minutes.
05 - Remove from water, pat very dry, and cook according to normal roasting method.

# Notes:

01 - Always keep turkey refrigerated while brining.
02 - Discard brine after use, never reuse.
03 - Fresh water soak removes excess salt.

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