Ingredients
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1 gallon water
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1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate
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1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen cranberry juice concentrate
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1 cup kosher salt
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½ cup brown sugar
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1 medium lemon, cut into wedges
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1 medium orange, cut into wedges
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1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
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3 cloves garlic
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1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves
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1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 (3 inch) cinnamon stick
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4 large bay leaves
Directions
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Combine water, orange and cranberry juice concentrates, kosher salt, brown sugar, lemon, orange, red onion, garlic, thyme, pepper, cinnamon stick, and bay leaves in a large stockpot. Stir until salt and brown sugar have dissolved.
To Use:
Place a whole turkey into the stockpot with the brine. Cover and refrigerate for 14 to 16 hours.
When ready to cook, remove turkey from the brine; discard used brine. Stuff turkey with a smashed garlic clove, and 2 lemons, 2 oranges, and 2 red onions — all cut into wedges. For juicier turkey meat, roast with the breast facing down.
Editor's Note:
Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of brine ingredients. The actual amount of brine consumed will vary.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 169 | Calories |
| 0g | Fat |
| 43g | Carbs |
| 1g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 169 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 0g | 0% |
| Sodium 7606mg | 331% |
| Total Carbohydrate 43g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 6% |
| Protein 1g | 2% |
| Potassium 287mg | 6% |
* 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.
