How to Make Mighty Fine Turkey Brine - A Step-by-Step Guide

Brining is a surefire way to make sure your turkey turns out incredibly moist and flavorful, and this Mighty Fine Turkey Brine recipe is no exception. Whether you're cooking a turkey for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or just for a special family dinner, this brine will take your bird to the next level.

Brining involves soaking the turkey in a saltwater solution, which helps to tenderize the meat and infuse it with flavor. The addition of herbs, spices, and aromatics in this brine recipe fu...

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Ingredients

  • 5 cups water, divided
  • 1 cup salt
  • 1 gallon water
  • 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 2 quarts apple juice (not from concentrate)
  • 1 pint whiskey (such as Jack Daniel's®)
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 large Gala apple, quartered and chopped
  • 1 navel orange, quartered, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 16 mins
  • Total Time: 41 mins
  • Servings: 31
  • Yield: 31 cups

  • Combine 2 1/2 cups water and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until salt is dissolved, about 3 minutes.
  • Pour water and salt mixture into a 5-gallon bucket. Add 1 gallon of water.
  • Combine 2 1/2 cups water and brown sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Pour into the bucket.
  • Stir apple juice, whiskey, and lemon juice into the bucket. Add chopped apple. Squeeze in orange juice and add in rinds.
  • Nutrition

    102 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 9mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 20mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 107mg

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