Recipes Meat and Poultry Turkey Brine Apple Cider Turkey Brine 4.8 (17) 12 Reviews 8 Photos Delicious apple cider brining liquid for turkey. Brined turkeys tend to shorten your roasting time by about half an hour. But be sure your bird cooks to an internal temperature of 180 degrees when tested through the thigh. Season and roast according to any of your favorite recipes. Recipe by AngelinaLaRue Published on April 4, 2019 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 8 8 8 8 Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 12 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 gallon water, or as needed, divided 2 cups apple cider 1 cup kosher salt 1 tablespoon fresh sage 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary 1 tablespoon fresh thyme 1 tablespoon black peppercorns 4 cups ice cubes Directions Combine 4 cups water, apple cider, kosher salt, sage, rosemary, thyme, and peppercorns together in a large stockpot. Bring to a boil; cook and stir brine until the salt is just dissolved. Remove from heat; add ice cubes. Cook's Notes: Canning salt or sea salt can be substituted for kosher salt, if desired. Table salt may make the turkey a little too salty. Actual cook time for the brine is about 15 minutes. However, the bird will need to rest in the brining liquid for about 12 hours in the fridge. To brine the turkey:Rinse the turkey inside and out. Submerge into the cooled brine; add water until turkey is completely covered and all cavities are filled. Stir around the edges to make sure liquids are combined. Place in the refrigerator for a minimum of 12 hours. Remove the turkey from the pot; pat dry with paper towels. Discard brine. Cook the turkey as desired. Editor's Notes: Always brine foods in a food-grade, nonreactive container such as a stainless steel or enameled stockpot, a brining bag, or a food-grade plastic bucket. Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of brine ingredients. The actual amount of brine consumed will vary. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 24 Calories 6g Carbs 0g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Calories 24 % Daily Value * Sodium 7608mg 331% Total Carbohydrate 6g 2% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Total Sugars 5g Protein 0g Vitamin C 0mg 2% Calcium 16mg 1% Iron 0mg 1% Potassium 12mg 0% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved