Annie’s Turkey Brine

A little bit of sweet, salty, and a whole lot of savory! Yummmm!

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 5 mins

Total Time: 45 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 1 ½ gallons water
• 1 quart apple cider
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 2 oranges, sliced
• 1 ½ cups salt
• ¾ cup celery leaves and diced celery stalk from the inside of a bunch
• 3 tablespoons dried rosemary
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps

1. 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.