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The BEST Orange Turkey Brine

For a 12-16 lb turkey (see notes for brining a turkey breast).
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Prep Time 12 hours
Course Dairy Free, Main Course, Poultry
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 8.3

Ingredients
  

BRINE:

  • 1 1/2 gallons water
  • 16 packets LMNT orange salt
  • 8 cloves garlic smashed
  • 4 tablespoons whole peppercorns
  • 4 bay leaves
  • handful fresh herbs thyme, rosemary, sage, parsley

TURKEY:

  • 12-16 pound whole turkey or whole turkey breast (SEE NOTE)

Instructions
 

  • Place all the ingredients into a large brining container. Stir to dissolve the LMNT. Gently submerge the turkey into the liquid. 
  • Cover (completely optional), and refrigerate for 12-16 hours (use the hour per pound rule).
  • When the turkey is finished brining, carefully transfer the bird from the brine to a large cooking vessel. Rinse it under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels. Season it lightly with additional orange salt LMNT, but keep in mind that the turkey is pretty salty now, so go lightly.
  • Roast turkey as usual.

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Notes

Nutritional Information is for BRINE only.

Nutrition

Calories: 8.3 | Fat: 0g | Protein: 0g | Carbohydrates: 1.7g | Fiber: 0.05g | P:E Ratio: 0