Ingredients
Scale
- 1 gallon water
- 3 cups apple juice
- 2-3 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 5 sprigs fresh thyme
- 5 bay leaves
- 1 whole garlic, sliced
- 1 cup kosher salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons Montreal steak spice
- 1 gallon ice
- 2 onions, sliced
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients (except onions) in a large pot and bring to a boil.
- Turn off heat, add ice and onions. Let cool completely.
- Place turkey in the cooled brine and refrigerate overnight (or up to 24 hours).
- Remove turkey, pat dry, and roast according to your favorite recipe.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of salt based on your preference.
- Brine in a cooler for extra space or if your refrigerator isn’t big enough.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Thanksgiving Recipe
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 1764kcal
- Sugar: 401g
- Sodium: 57103mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 448g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 7g