Apple Brine For Turkey

Ingredients:

2  quarts	apple juice
1  lb	brown sugar (light or dark)
3/4 - 1  c	Kosher Salt
3  quarts	cold water
3	oranges, quartered
4  oz	fresh ginger, unpeeled and thinly sliced
15	whole cloves
6	bay leaves
3/4	large garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
2  quarts	apple juice
1  lb	brown sugar (light or dark)
3/4 - 1  c	Kosher Salt
3  quarts	cold water
3	oranges, quartered
4  oz	fresh ginger, unpeeled and thinly sliced
15	whole cloves
6	bay leaves
3/4	large garlic cloves, peeled and crushed

Directions:
Combine apple juice, brown sugar, and salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring to dissolve. Boil for one minute, remove from heat, let mixture come to room temperature, then refrigerate to 40°F.

In a large non-reactive container, combine the apple juice mixture with the remaining ingredients. When adding the oranges, squeeze each piece to release the juice into the container, then drop in the peel.

Course: Side Dish   |    Number of Servings:    |    Author: virtualweberbullet.com