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Herb-Citrus Turkey Brine

Yield: 2 gal

Equipment:

  • 1 - Large Container
  • 1 - Cutting Board
  • 1 - Chef's Knife'
  • 1 - Whisk

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Salt oz Butter, softened
  • 1 cup Sugar, light brown
  • 2 gal Water
  • zest of 2 oranges
  • zest of 2 lemons
  • 6 sprigs Thyme
  • 4 sprigs Rosemary
  • 1 stalk Celery, cut into 1/2 inch dice
  • 1 ea Carrot, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch dice
  • 1 ea Onion, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch dice
  • 2 ea Bay Leaves
  • 1/2 bunch Sage
  • 4 sprigs Parsley
  • 1 ea 10lb Turkey

Instructions:

  1. Combine all ingredients except the turkey, and mix with the whisk until salt and sugar are dissolved.
  2. Add the turkey and refrigerate for at least 24 hours.

Notes:

  • This is a recipe I created during my Le Cordon Bleu days, and was popular in the buffet class, and during the holidays.
  • I use the vegetables and herbs as a stand for the turkey during roasting.