Orange-Infused Thanksgiving Brine

Name: Orange-Infused Thanksgiving Brine
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 (360 ml) can thawed orange juice concentrate; 1 orange, sliced; 1 lemon, sliced; 1 lime, sliced; 1 tbsp dried thyme; 1 tbsp ground black pepper; 3 cloves garlic; 2 bay leaves; 1 cup (240 g) kosher salt; 1.5 gallons (5.7 L) water

Elevate your Thanksgiving turkey with this zesty brine, featuring a delightful fusion of orange, lemon, and lime.

Recipe Info

Prep Time

50 min

Difficulty

Easy

Servings

2 servings

Nutrition

calories697kcal

carbohydrates177g

fat2g

protein13g

sodium91282mg

sugar143g

Dinner Entree American

Ingredients

1 (360 ml) can thawed orange juice concentrate

1 orange, sliced

1 lemon, sliced

1 lime, sliced

1 tbsp dried thyme

1 tbsp ground black pepper

3 cloves garlic

2 bay leaves

1 cup (240 g) kosher salt

1.5 gallons (5.7 L) water

Directions

In a large stockpot, combine the orange juice concentrate, orange slices, lemon slices, lime slices, dried thyme, ground black pepper, garlic, bay leaves, kosher salt, and water; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.

Clean and pat dry your turkey, removing the innards. Place the turkey, breast-side down, into the brine ensuring the cavity is filled as well. Put the stockpot in the refrigerator. For optimal results, marinate the turkey for 8 to 48 hours before cooking.

Note: To enhance the orange flavor, consider adding an extra orange or two to the brine.