How to Make Annie's Turkey Brine - A Step-by-Step Guide

Annie's Turkey Brine is a foolproof way to ensure a juicy and flavorful roasted turkey every time. This simple brine recipe includes a combination of herbs, spices, and other ingredients to infuse the turkey with delicious flavors and keep it moist during cooking.

Brining is a technique that involves soaking the turkey in a salt water solution for a period of time before roasting. This process allows the turkey to absorb the flavors of the brine and also helps to tenderize the meat, r...

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 1
  • Yield: 1 batch brine

  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    2447 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 486mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 622g
    • Dietary Fiber: 16g
    • Total Sugars: 575g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 196mg
    • Calcium: 953mg
    • Iron: 13mg
    • Potassium: 1690mg