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

If you're looking to take your holiday turkey to the next level, look no further than this incredible Honey Citrus Turkey Brine recipe. Brining your turkey is an essential step in ensuring a juicy, flavorful bird, and this recipe takes it to the next level with the addition of honey and citrus flavors.

Brining is a process that involves soaking the turkey in a saltwater solution to help it retain moisture and flavor during the cooking process. The addition of honey and citrus to the b...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups orange juice
  • 2 cups water
  • 4 (8 ounce) jars honey
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 2 oranges, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 (7 pound) bags of ice, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 20 servings

  • Place orange juice, water, honey, brown sugar, lemon, oranges, black pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic, and bay leaf in a large pot; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, 10 minutes. Remove from heat and gradually stir in ice to start chilling the brine.
  • Pour brine into a large bucket; add more ice to finish cooling.
  • Nutrition

    249 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 16mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 66g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 64g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 30mg
    • Calcium: 34mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 176mg