APPLE CIDER BRINE

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Categories     Poultry     Thanksgiving

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients
2/3 cup kosher salt
2/3 cup sugar
6 slices fresh ginger, thick
2 bay leaves
6 whole cloves
1 teaspoon black peppercorns, crushed (in mortar or spice mill)
2 teaspoons allspice berries, crushed (in mortar or spice mill)
8 cups unsweetened apple cider (or juice)
1 fresh or thawed turkey (10-25 pounds)
2 oranges, quartered
2 turkey size oven cooking bags (Reynold's preferred)

Steps:

  • Directions 1. In a 3-4 quart saucepan, combine cider with salt, sugar, ginger, bay leaves, cloves, peppercorns, and allspice; stir to dissolve salt. 2. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook 3-4 minutes; remove from heat, add 4 cups of ice water and set aside to cool. 3. Line a heavy roasting pan with turkey-sized oven cooking bags (which should be double-layered). 4. Remove the turkey from it's wrapping, remove neck and giblets (store separately), and rinse and prepare bird. 5. Stuff cavity with orange quarters. 6. Make a collar of the top of cooking bags (helps keep bags open), and slip bird inside, stand it upright (legs pointing up), and unfold the top of the bag. 7. Pour the brine over the bird, and add an additional 2 cups of water. 8. Draw up the first inner bag, squeezing out as much air as possible, and secure with a twist-tie; do the same for the outer bag. 9. Place the turkey, breast side down, in the roasting pan and refrigerate for 12-24 hours, turning 3-4 times while brining. 10. Just prior to roasting, remove the turkey from the brine; discard the bags, brine, and all cured herbs, spices, and oranges remaining in the bird. 11. Rinse the turkey under cold water and pat dry with paper toweling. 12. Air-dry turkey under refrigeration for 4-6 hours (before cooking) for a crispier crust when roasting. 13. The turkey is now ready to be roasted.

TAMOOR ZAFAR
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always so juicy and flavorful. I've even used the brine on other meats, like pork and beef.


Akhtar Ali sand
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the apple cider brine adds a delicious sweetness.


Garza Brand
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This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. The apple cider brine makes the chicken so juicy and flavorful.


Ali Gold
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so moist and flavorful, I couldn't get enough of it.


Shani Chohan
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This recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves chicken. The apple cider brine gives the chicken a delicious and unique flavor.


Antonio marvens Dominique
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This is the best chicken brine I've ever used. The chicken was so tender and juicy.


Lindiwe Bathobile
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The chicken was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


ABNA14 TINGNO
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This recipe is a winner! The apple cider brine gave the chicken a delicious flavor and the chicken was perfectly cooked.


Sucdi qorcuun Ciise
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5 stars! This brine is a keeper. The chicken was incredibly moist and flavorful. I can't wait to try it on other meats.


bluberey
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This is an awesome recipe! The chicken came out so juicy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mary Wambui
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I was skeptical about using apple cider in a brine, but I was pleasantly surprised. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the apple cider gave it a unique and delicious taste.


Leeann Vieregge
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This brine is so easy to make and it really makes a difference in the flavor of the chicken. I will definitely be using it again.


Patricia Williamson
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the apple cider brine adds a delicious sweetness.


John Unruh
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This is the best brine I've ever used. The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy.


Dauda abu
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I'm not usually a fan of brining, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so juicy and tender, and the flavor was amazing.


Janet Goldswain
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This brine is a game-changer! My chicken has never been so moist and flavorful.


roberto lascon
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I love the flavor that the apple cider gives to the chicken. It's so unique and delicious.


SugarPlum
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I've tried a lot of different brines, and this one is by far my favorite. It's so simple to make, and it always results in perfectly cooked chicken.


Ninja
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Easy to make and delicious!


Hanah Stella
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This apple cider brine is so full of flavor! The chicken came out juicy and tender, and the skin was perfectly crispy.


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