Apple Brine for Turkey the Night Before Cooking

I have used this apple brine for turkey the night before cooking recipe for many years. It makes a turkey fall-apart moist every time.

Prep Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

5 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 1/2 gallons

Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

1 gallon cold water
2 quarts apple juice
1 cup kosher salt
6 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
5 pounds ice cubes

Directions

Line a cooler with a large food-safe bag. Add water, apple juice, and salt to the bag; stir until salt is dissolved. Add garlic.
To use: Place turkey in brine, breast-side down; add more water as needed until turkey completely submerged. Pour ice over turkey. Seal the bag, close the cooler, and let turkey brine overnight.

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