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Terrific Turkey Brine

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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (4)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1.25 gallons
 

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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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2008 by FISHGIRL Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I think it is important to use KOSHER salt on this one
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2008 by 2nd2Mama   view full review
This recipe is the best, I have never cooked a more tender and juicy turkey in all my years...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2011 by jamimoore   view full review
This was the best turkey I've ever made! It was moist for the entire week of leftovers. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2011 by Ellie   view full review
This was awesome! Next time I will reduce the salt just a little, but I am really looking...

 

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