Citrus-Infused Turkey Brine
Citrus-Infused Turkey Brine layers bright orange, lemon, and lime notes over a balanced base of kosher salt, thyme, pepper, garlic, and bay leaves. The blend yields a juicy, well-seasoned bird with gentle herbal depth and aromatic citrus. Ideal for holiday roasts or any special dinner where you want tender turkey with a fresh, fragrant finish.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves1
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Citrus-Infused Turkey Brine, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 35
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 60
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 62
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large stockpot, combine water, orange juice concentrate, salt, orange slices, lemon slices, lime slices, thyme, black pepper, garlic, and bay leaves; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.
- 2
Wash the turkey and pat it dry (ensure the giblets are removed). Place the turkey breast-side down into the brine, making sure the cavity is filled. Put the stockpot in the refrigerator. Brine the turkey for 8 to 48 hours.
- Calories 4919.54 kcal High 246%
- Protein 150.79 g Good Source 302%
- Carbohydrate 481.41 g 175%
- Total Fat 274.68 g High 352%
- Saturated Fat 46.02 g High 230%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.71 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 3185.07 mg High 138%
- Dietary Fiber 167.08 g Good Source 597%
- Total Sugars 318.58 g --
- Added Sugars 238.58 g High 477%
- Calcium 826.18 mg Good Source 64%
- Iron 9.2 mg Good Source 51%
- Potassium 4231.42 mg Good Source 90%
- Vitamin A 509.02 mcg Good Source 57%
- Vitamin C 763.88 mg Good Source 849%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Citrus Infused Turkey Brine is made with 10 ingredients and serves 1. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Thyme, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 4919.54 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Citrus-Infused Turkey Brine made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Thyme, Garlic, Lemon. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Citrus-Infused Turkey Brine?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 4919.54 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Citrus-Infused Turkey Brine easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Citrus-Infused Turkey Brine healthy?
- Citrus-Infused Turkey Brine has an easyChef Pro health score of 58/100. Per serving, it provides 4919.54 calories and 150.79 g of protein, or 302% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3185.07 mg (138% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 46.02 g (230% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 238.58 g (477% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Garlic, 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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