how to brine a turkey
Brining a turkey is a simple step that MUST be done ahead of time in order for it to do the job of keeping the meat moist. This can be done with an entire turkey or just your favorite cuts of the bird.
Citrus Brined Turkey
Brining a turkey is a simple step that MUST be done ahead of time in order for it to do the job of keeping the meat moist. This can be done with an entire turkey or just your favorite cuts of the bird.
Prep Time
5 minutesTotal Time
5 minutesIngredients
Yield: Brine for a 7.5 lb turkey breast
- 1 Gallon Water
- 1/2 C Kosher Salt
- 1/2 C Sugar
- 1 Lime, quartered
- 1 Lemon, quartered
- 1 Orange, quartered
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 2 Cinnamon Sticks
- 1 Star Anise
- Handful of Whole Cloves
- 7.5 lb. Turkey Breast, bone-in
Instructions
Step 1
Fill a large container with water and dissolve salt & sugar. Add other ingredients. Cover with a lid and refrigerate for 6 hours to 1 day.
Notes
Source: Adapted from Dave Lieberman
Short Cut: Sorry, but there’s no going around this one.
Think Out of The Icebox: Try adding some of your other favorite barmy spices to the brine.
