Ingredients
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4 cups orange juice
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2 cups water
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4 (8 ounce) jars honey
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1 cup brown sugar
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1 lemon, sliced
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2 oranges, sliced
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3 tablespoons ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
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2 cloves garlic
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1 bay leaf
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2 (7 pound) bags of ice, or as needed
Directions
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Place orange juice, water, honey, brown sugar, lemon, oranges, black pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic, and bay leaf in a large pot; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, 10 minutes. Remove from heat and gradually stir in ice to start chilling the brine.
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Pour brine into a large bucket; add more ice to finish cooling.
Cook's Note:
Add your bird to the brine and cover with more ice for 24 hours. Remove bird and rinse thoroughly before cooking.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 249 | Calories |
| 0g | Fat |
| 66g | Carbs |
| 1g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 20 | |
| Calories 249 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 0g | 0% |
| Sodium 16mg | 1% |
| Total Carbohydrate 66g | 24% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
| Total Sugars 64g | |
| Protein 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium 34mg | 3% |
| Iron 1mg | 4% |
| Potassium 176mg | 4% |
* 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.
