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Cider & Citrus Turkey Brine with Herbs and Spices

Wicked Good Kitchen
  • 90 minutes
  • Serves 16 to 20

INGREDIENTS

1

(16 to 20-pound) fresh turkey, fresh

6

Bay leaves, whole

6 cloves

Garlic

2

Lemons, large

3

Oranges, medium to large

4

sprigs Rosemary, fresh

4

sprigs Sage, fresh

4

sprigs Thyme, fresh

2

Yellow onions, medium

1

4-inch cinnamon sticks

1 tbsp

Allspice berries

1 tbsp

Juniper berries

1 1/4 cups

Kosher salt

3 tbsp

Peppercorns, whole black

4

Star anise pods, whole

3/4 gal

Apple cider

1

For the apple cider

3/4 gal

Water

1

stockpot, with lid

1

Large brining bag, such as williams-sonoma® brand

1

Heavy duty clip (we use firm grip® clip from home depot) or strong cotton butcher’s twine

1

Large oval enamel roasting pan, without lid

1

Large pitcher