STEVE'S APPLE BRINE FOR TURKEY

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An apple brine not only adds flavor to the meat, it adds moisture through osmosis. This moisture will prevent the meat from drying out while slow-roasting for many hours.

Provided by Steve Brown

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup dried rosemary
¼ cup ground thyme
2 tablespoons rubbed sage
4 bay leaves
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 gallon boiling water
1 pound kosher salt
1 gallon cold apple juice

Steps:

  • Place rosemary, thyme, sage, bay leaves, and black pepper into a cloth spice bag.
  • Combine water and salt in a stock pot; stir until salt dissolves. Bring to a boil, place spice bag into water, and simmer until flavors combine, about 20 minutes. Cool to room temperature, at least 1 hour.
  • Pour cold apple juice into cold spice mixture and stir until combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1964.3 calories, Carbohydrate 484.3 g, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 18.2 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 181849.4 mg, Sugar 430.2 g

Andrea Romero
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I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey was overcooked. I think I should have cooked it for less time.


Ch usman Ullah
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The turkey was a little dry, but the flavor was good.


Gert Snyers
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This recipe was easy to follow and the turkey came out perfect. I will definitely be making it again.


Sky's__World
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The best turkey recipe I've ever tried. The apple brine is genius.


SA Sourov
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The apple brine is the secret.


Jalen Howard
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This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was moist and juicy, and the apple brine added a delicious flavor.


Zaris Bazikhe
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The turkey was a hit! Everyone loved it. The apple brine really made a difference.


Rose Bruttomesso
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Delicious! The apple brine made the turkey so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again next year.


Double Pee
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This was my first time making a turkey and it turned out amazing! The apple brine was key. The turkey was so juicy and flavorful.


Sade Johnson
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This recipe is a winner! The turkey was so moist and tender. The apple brine added a delicious flavor that everyone loved.


Kajol Das
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The best turkey I've ever had! The apple brine was easy to make and the turkey came out perfect. Definitely a keeper recipe.


Prameshwor Sah
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Absolutely fantastic! The turkey was moist, juicy, and flavorful. The apple brine really made a difference. I will definitely be making this again.