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

If you're looking for a juicy and flavorful turkey recipe that will impress your family and friends, then look no further than Joe's Turkey Brine. This recipe is a surefire way to take your Thanksgiving or holiday dinner to the next level and ensure that your turkey is moist and succulent with every bite.

Brining your turkey is a simple yet impactful technique that involves soaking the bird in a mixture of salt, sugar, and aromatics to impart flavor and lock in moisture. Joe's Turkey ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 gallon low-sodium vegetable broth
  • ½ gallon apple cider
  • ½ gallon apple juice
  • 2 quarts water
  • 1 ½ cups kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons poultry seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon crushed dried rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon rubbed dried sage
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 servings

  • In a large stock pot over medium heat, pour in the vegetable broth, apple cider, apple juice, and water; stir in kosher salt, poultry seasoning, onion powder, black pepper, rosemary, sage, and thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until all salt has dissolved, and boil for 30 minutes to extract flavors from herbs. Remove from heat, and allow to cool to room temperature before using as a turkey brine; allow brined turkey to marinate overnight.
  • Nutrition

    102 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 5842mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 23mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 116mg