Ingredients
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1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
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1 orange, sliced
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1 lemon, sliced
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1 lime, sliced
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1 tablespoon dried thyme
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1 tablespoon ground black pepper
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3 cloves garlic
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2 bay leaves
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1 cup kosher salt
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1 ½ gallons water
Directions
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Combine orange juice concentrate, orange slices, lemon slices, lime slices, thyme, pepper, garlic, bay leaves, salt, and water in a large stockpot; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
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Wash and dry your turkey. Make sure you have removed the innards. Place the turkey, breast-side down, into the brine. Make sure that the cavity gets filled. Place the stockpot in the refrigerator. For best results, allow turkey to marinate for 8 to 48 hours before cooking.
Cook’s Note
To cook the turkey: Remove the turkey carefully from the brine. Drain and discard excess brine and pat the turkey dry. Cook the turkey as desired reserving the drippings for gravy. Keep in mind that brined turkeys cook 20 to 30 minutes faster.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 697 | Calories |
| 2g | Fat |
| 177g | Carbs |
| 13g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Calories 697 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 2% |
| Sodium 91282mg | 3,969% |
| Total Carbohydrate 177g | 64% |
| Dietary Fiber 17g | 61% |
| Total Sugars 143g | |
| Protein 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin C 662mg | 735% |
| Calcium 561mg | 43% |
| Iron 10mg | 55% |
| Potassium 3004mg | 64% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
