Festive Turkey Brining Mix
Festive Turkey Brining Mix brings a fragrant balance of sea salt, herbs, and warm aromatics to infuse your bird with deep, seasoned flavor. Apple, onion, and a hint of Worcestershire add gentle sweetness and umami, keeping the meat juicy throughout roasting. Ideal for prepping a holiday centerpiece the day before a big feast.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Festive Turkey Brining Mix, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 39 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 45
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large stockpot, combine the vegetable broth, sea salt, brown sugar, peppercorns, rosemary, sage, and thyme. Bring to a boil, stirring often until the salt and sugar dissolve. Take off the heat and let it cool to room temperature.
- 2
Pour the water, the broth mixture, and the apple cider vinegar into a 5-gallon bucket; stir until the brine is fully mixed. Add the apples, the onion, Worcestershire sauce, and the garlic to the brine mixture.
- Calories 782.84 kcal High 39%
- Protein 25.76 g Good Source 52%
- Carbohydrate 88.48 g 32%
- Total Fat 37.42 g High 48%
- Saturated Fat 6.76 g High 34%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 4.43 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 1522.31 mg High 66%
- Dietary Fiber 22.15 g Good Source 79%
- Total Sugars 62.02 g --
- Added Sugars 44.88 g High 90%
- Calcium 114.13 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 2.68 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 768.97 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 423.31 mcg Good Source 47%
- Vitamin C 5.71 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Festive Turkey Brining Mix is made with 13 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Peppercorns, Brown Sugar, and Dried Rosemary. Each serving provides about 782.84 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Festive Turkey Brining Mix made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Peppercorns, Brown Sugar, Dried Rosemary, Dried Sage. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Festive Turkey Brining Mix?
- About 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 782.84 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Festive Turkey Brining Mix easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Festive Turkey Brining Mix healthy?
- Festive Turkey Brining Mix has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 782.84 calories and 25.76 g of protein, or 52% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1522.31 mg (66% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 6.76 g (34% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 44.88 g (90% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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