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Apple Brine for Turkey the Night Before Cooking

"I have used this recipe for many years. It makes a turkey fall-apart moist every time."

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Prep Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1.5 gallons
 

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. Line a cooler with a large food safe bag. Combine the apple juice, water, and salt in the bag; stir until the salt is dissolved; add the garlic.
  2. To use: Lie your turkey into the brine with the breast-side down; add more water to submerge turkey completely if needed. Pour the ice over the turkey. Seal the bag and close the cooler; allow to sit overnight.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2008 by Amanda J. 
Well after reading Godiva Goddess's review and finding out that it is not supposed to be... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2008 by Godiva Goddess 
I love using this recipe! It never fails to make my turkeys moist. The Apple Juice is not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2008 by jdbell 
You can use a large (clean) garbage bag instead of a food storage bag and yes Kosher salt is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2008 by HEARTS_ANGEL 
I have no idea how this will make my turkey taste, but for those of you about to do this for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2008 by zanysue 
This is the only way I will cook a turkey - I have made this for the past few years, and my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2008 by Teresa 
Use a Ziploc XL bag!! It fit my 23 lb turkey this Thanksgiving. I also placed the bag in the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2008 by Rustymom 
I loved this brine. I also stuffed the turkey with halved apples. My turkey was unbelievable... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by MSALLEYCAT 
Made a great tasting turkey. The whole brining process was very awkward with a 20-lb turkey,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2008 by Wiser1 
THIS WORKED AWESOME FOR ME!! NO, YOUR TURKEY DOESN'T TASTE SWEET, NO YOUR TURKEY DOESN'T... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2009 by Jo 
Easy recipe and makes the turkey extremely moist and wonderful! Encore. MORE

 
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