Then came days of sparkling wine with St. Germain, evenings of fresh baked gluten - free sourdough, mornings
of turkey brining... the apples became a bit lost in the shuffle.
Most turkey brines have sugar or honey which creates a sort of glazed skin look and flavor.
Made with apple cider, brown sugar, spices and herbs,
this turkey brine recipe will be your new go - to for every holiday meal!
I'll be trying
a turkey brine for the first time, wish me luck!!
«This is my second year using
your turkey brine and rub in my smoker.
ingredients FOR
THE TURKEY BRINE: 4 cups water 1/2 -3 / 4 cup Kosher salt 1/2 cup light brown sugar 10 whole allspice 10 cloves 10 black peppercorns 5 star anise 7 - 8 thyme sprigs 1 whole turkey (11 -15-pounds, cut into 8 pieces) FOR THE RUB: 2 heads of garlic 6 tablespoons olive oil (divided) 6 tablespoons butter 3 - 4 sweet onions (peeled, quartered and thinly shaved) 2/3 cup red wine 2 teaspoons thyme leaves
Today we like
our turkeys brined, glazed, rubbed and burnished with a deep reddish brown finish.
«It would also be great as
a turkey brine,» Chris adds.