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With Brown Sugar + Apple Juice

Simple Smoked Turkey Brine

Why Brine?

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Brining turkey helps to add flavor from the inside out. Salt denatures meat’s proteins in the brining process, softening muscle fiber and allowing added flavor and moisture to flow into the meat.

If you are a brining newbie, what are you waiting for!? This basic brine will result in juicy turkey that is tender and full of amazing flavor no matter what method of cooking you use.

Basic Turkey Brine Ingredients

01 BROWN SUGAR

02 SALT

03 WATER

04 PEPPERCORN

05 MINCED GARLIC

Yeast Package
Flour Bowl
Brown Rice
Squiggly Line
Potatoes

06 Orange Peels

Tomatoes

08 APPLE JUICE

Star

07 FRESH HERBS

Veggies

1. Combine water with apple juice, brown sugar, and kosher salt. Mix well with a wire whisk or an immersion blender until completely dissolved

2. Add minced garlic, peppercorns, the outer peels from three oranges, and any fresh herbs that you like. I recommend bay leaves, rosemary, and even cayenne if you like heat.

3. Place turkey in the wet brine in a large stock pot, bucket, or other vessel for 18-24 hours in the refrigerator. It is not safe to keep raw turkey at room temperature.

4. Once you are done brining the turkey, rinse it well under cold running water to remove any excess salt. Pat dry with paper towels followed by your favorite turkey or poultry rub.

**NOTE**

It is not safe to keep raw turkey at room temperature. Rinse well. Pat Dry with paper towels.

Happy EASTER Harvesters!

Happy EASTER Harvesters!

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