This is the best turkey brine recipe hands down!  We use this brine to prepare the most delicious, juicy turkey every time.

Cooking a whole turkey is my go-to for large family gatherings and events.  Our favorite way of cooking is actually detailed in this how to cook a garbage can turkey post believe it or not!  That yummy turkey begins with this easy brine recipe.

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The best turkey brine recipe!

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Ingredients:

• 2 cups apple cider vinegar
• 10 cups water
• 1 cup coarse salt
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup fresh cranberries
• 2 oranges, sliced
• 2 rosemary stalks
• 3 bay leaves

Supplies:

• Turkey oven bag
• Turkey roasting pan and lifter
• Cutting board
• Knife
• Measuring cups

How to make this turkey brine:

1. Place the turkey (empty) into the turkey bag and into the roaster.

2. Slice the oranges and prep fresh ingredients.

3. Layer all of the fresh and dry ingredients on top of the turkey.

4. Top with water and apple cider vinegar.

The turkey should be entirely covered by liquid.  Simply add more water if it’s not.

5. Tie the bag closed and place the pan in the fridge for 12 hours or more.  We like to leave the turkey in our brine for at least 24 hours.

My kitchen essentials for cooking:

• I love using these non-stick pots and pans for all of my sauteing.
• These silicone spatulas are perfect for mixing and stirring food.
• This Henckel Knife is my favorite for slicing and dicing in the kitchen.
• These rubbermade containers are perfect for storing and packing food.

I have even placed this brining turkey in a cooler and taken it camping!  Garbage can turkey is an amazing meal to make and enjoy while camping in the woods.

We also use this brine to make the most delicious smoked turkey that you have ever had!  Stay tuned for our Smoked Turkey recipe and process coming soon.

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The Best Turkey Brine Recipe

Yield: 1 recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Additional Time: 12 hours

Total Time: 12 hours 5 minutes

This is the best turkey brine recipe hands down! We use this brine to prepare the most delicious, juicy turkey every time.

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Ingredients

• 2 cups apple cider vinegar
• 10 cups water
• 1 cup coarse salt
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup fresh cranberries
• 2 oranges, sliced
• 2 rosemary stalks
• 3 bay leaves

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