Honey Citrus Turkey Brine

A simple brine recipe and technique.

Step: 1

Place orange juice, water, honey, brown sugar, lemon, oranges, black pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic, and bay leaf in a large pot; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, 10 minutes. Remove from heat and gradually stir in ice to start chilling the brine.

Step: 2

Pour brine into a large bucket; add more ice to finish cooling.

Per Serving: 249 calories; protein 0.8g; carbohydrates 66.4g; fat 0.2g; sodium 16.1mg.

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