How to Make Easy Citrus Turkey Brine - A Step-by-Step Guide

Brining is a crucial step in ensuring that your turkey turns out moist, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. While there are many different brine recipes out there, this Easy Citrus Turkey Brine is a standout for its simplicity and delicious results. Whether you’re planning a festive Thanksgiving feast or simply want to elevate your Sunday roast, this brine is a game-changer for enhancing the flavor and texture of your turkey.

What sets this brine apart is its use of bright, zesty citrus...

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Ingredients

  • 96 ounces water
  • 32 ounces vegetable broth
  • 2 oranges, sliced
  • 1 onion, chopped into large pieces
  • 1 (6 ounce) can frozen limeade concentrate
  • 1 (6 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup rum
  • ½ cup coarse salt
  • 2 tablespoons crushed garlic
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon ground thyme
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon juniper berries
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 3 bay leaves

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 1 to 1 batch of brine turkey

  • Combine water, broth, oranges, onion, limeade concentrate, orange juice concentrate, brown sugar, rum, salt, garlic, black pepper, thyme, parsley, juniper berries, cinnamon sticks, and bay leaves in a large pot and bring to a boil. Reduce temperature and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cover pot. Allow to cool completely, at least 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    105 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 2635mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 33mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 133mg