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Turkey Brine Recipe

Created by Stacey

Ingredients
  

  • 8 cups Water more may be needed to cover your turkey
  • 1 T Black Peppercorns
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • 2 Springs of Rosemary or 2 Bay Leaves
  • Juice of an orange or Lemon I like to do ½ of each
  • ½ c Sugar
  • ½ c Salt

Instructions
 

  • Cut your citrus into wedges and squeeze into the water of a large pot. Add all of the other ingredients to the pot. Place your turkey into the brine and add more water if needed to cover your turkey.
  • Cover the pot and place it in the refrigerator overnight (8 hours)
  • Remove from the brine and pat it to dry.
  • You are now ready to cook your turkey.