Bright Citrus Turkey Brine

Name: Bright Citrus Turkey Brine
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 18 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Black Pepper; 0.5 cup Brown Sugar; 2 whole Cinnamon Sticks; 0.5 cup Coarse Salt; 3 whole Dried Bay Leaves; 1 tbsp Dried Parsley; 1 tbsp Ground Thyme; 1 tbsp Juniper Berries; 6 oz Limeade Concentrate; 2 tbsp Minced Garlic; 1 whole Onion; 2 whole Orange; 6 oz Orange Juice Concentrate; 0.5 cup Rum; 32 oz Vegetable Broth; 96 oz Water

Side Dish 🥗 American Low-Carb Gluten-Free

Bright Citrus Turkey Brine infuses your bird with a lively balance of orange and lime, rounded by brown sugar, rum, and warm spices. Juniper, bay, and cinnamon add aromatic depth while garlic and herbs keep it savory and well-rounded—ideal for prepping a holiday centerpiece or any special-occasion roast turkey.

Prep10 mins
Cook20 mins
Serves18
DifficultyEasy

1

In a large pot, combine the water, broth, oranges, onion, limeade concentrate, orange juice concentrate, brown sugar, rum, salt, garlic, black pepper, thyme, parsley, juniper berries, cinnamon sticks, and bay leaves, then bring to a boil.
2

Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
3

Take the pot off the heat and cover it.
4

Let the mixture cool completely, for at least 1 hour.