Citrus Turkey Brine

Description

A great citrus brine recipe. This will leave your Turkey very moist. You could also use it on other poultry in smaller amounts.

Ingredients

• 1 cup salt
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges
• 1 orange, cut into wedges
• 1 medium onion, cut into wedges
• 3 cloves garlic
• 4 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1 ½ gallons cold water

Instructions

1. Rub salt onto your turkey
2. and place remaining salt
3. lemons
4. oranges
5. onion
6. garlic
7. bay leaves
8. thyme and pepper into a large pot. Place the turkey in the pot
9. and fill with water. Refrigerate overnight. Discard brine after removing turkey.

Prep Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 20 mins

Servings: 15