Apple and Honey Turkey Brine
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Makes: 12 cups
What you need:
- 8 cups cold water
- 6 cups apple juice
- 3⁄4 cup kosher salt
- 1⁄2 cup honey
- 1⁄4 cup freshly cracked black peppercorns
- 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 8 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 1 (3-in.) cinnamon stick
- 3 fresh sage sprigs or 3 tbsp dried sage leaves
- 2 fresh thyme sprigs or 2 tbsp dried thyme leaves
- 1 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
Make it Super:
Combine cold water and apple juice in a stockpot or large saucepan set over high heat. Cover and bring to a rolling boil.
Stir in kosher salt, honey, black peppercorns, parsley, garlic, sweet onion, cinnamon stick, sage, thyme, red pepper flakes, and cumin seeds. Return to a boil; remove from heat.
Cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate until chilled through. Use this to brine your turkey for up to 24 hours in the fridge.
Recipe courtesy of Chef Ted Reader
