Best Thanksgiving Turkey Brine Recipe
Try this Turkey brine for thanksgiving this year. It's Juicy and delish!! Full tutorial on YouTube page. Recipe below:
Turkey Brine
1.5 Lemons Zest & Juice
2 Clementines Sliced
2 Cinnamon Sticks
5 Star Anise
0.5 Tbsp Cloves
5 Cardamom Pods
1 Tbsp Fennel Seed
1.5 Tbsp Coriander Seed
4 Bay Leaf
1 Cup Sea Salt
1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
7 Cloves Garlic
4-5 Sprigs each Hard Herbs (your choice)
3 Litres Water
Combine all. Bring to boil and simmer for 10 mins. Take off heat and add:
8 Cups Ice
250 ml Pressed Apple Juice
Bunch Parsley
5 Sprigs Tarragon
Let it cool. Add Turkey. I used one that's 8.75kg! Top up with water as needed. Cover. Refrigerate overnight. Next day drain add to cold water. Let soak 10-15 mins.
Take out dry thoroughly. Inside and out. Turkey is ready to be buttered or oiled for roasting.