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Terrific Turkey Brine

SUBMITTED BY: HEINZWORTH 

"I came up with this recipe after trying several brines and taking the best from them all. Try it and taste the difference. It makes enough for a 9 to 12 pound turkey."
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This recipe has been rated 3 times with an average star rating of 4.0
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PREP TIME  15 Min
READY IN  15 Min
Original recipe yield 1.25 gallons

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 gallon distilled water
  • 1 (750 milliliter) bottle white wine
  • 1 1/2 cups salt
  • 2 orange, quartered
  • 2 tablespoons dried rosemary

DIRECTIONS

  1. Line a large stockpot with a large food safe bag. Pour the water, wine, and salt into the bag; stir until the salt is completely dissolved. Squeeze the orange quarters into the liquid and then drop them into the pot. Add the rosemary and give a final stir.
  2. To use, carefully lower a thawed turkey into the brine and tie the bag to seal; store in refrigerator at least 5 hours before cooking.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2008 by FISHGIRL 
I think it is important to use KOSHER salt on this one MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2008 by 2nd2Mama 
This recipe is the best, I have never cooked a more tender and juicy turkey in all my years... MORE


 
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