HOLIDAY RECIPE

The Best Apple Cider Turkey Brine

This Apple Cider Turkey Brine recipe results in a moist, flavorful turkey! In this post, I’ve also included a few rules you should know before preparing this turkey brine recipe and attempting to brine a turkey.

Let’s get started!

We tested this apple cider turkey brine out in advance.We all agreed that it is definitely a winner.

COMBINE

1. In a large stockpot, combine everything except the water. Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Turn heat off and cool to room temperature. Add cold water.

PLEASE NOTE

2. For smaller stock pots, you may have to allow the brine to cool and add the additional amount when pouring the brine into the bag in the following step.

BRINE

3. Place the turkey in a large zip-top bag. I recommend the Ziploc Big Bags (size large). Put the bagged turkey in a clean cooler.

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