Annie's Turkey Brine
A little bit of sweet, salty, and a whole lot of savory! Yummmm!
Ingredients
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1 ½ gallons water
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1 quart apple cider
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2 cups brown sugar
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2 oranges, sliced
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1 ½ cups salt
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¾ cup celery leaves and diced celery stalk from the inside of a bunch
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3 tablespoons dried rosemary
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6 cloves garlic, minced
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6 bay leaves
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1 tablespoon dried thyme
Description
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Stir water, apple cider, brown sugar, orange slices, salt, celery, rosemary, garlic, bay leaves, and thyme together in a stock pot; bring to a boil and cook 5 minutes. Cool brine completely before using to brine turkey.