Apple Brine for Turkey Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 quarts apple juice
1 gallon cold water
1 cup kosher salt
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 turkey , 15 to 17 lbs
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Directions:

Combine the apple juice, water, and salt in a large stock pan, Heat and stir until the salt has dissolved completely and the liquid looks clear. Add the garlic and remove from heat.
Allow the brine to cool completely.
Wash your turkey thoroughly, removing the neck and giblets so the brine can get to the interior of the bird. Save the neck and giblets for gravy or stock.
Place some ice in the bottom of a cooler (large enough to hold your turkey. Place the turkey in your brining bag, and place upright in your cooler. Pour the brine over the turkey, and seal the bag securely, removing any excess air so the turkey is totally submerged and covered with the brine. Pour more ice in the cooler so that your turkey will stay cold overnight.
When you are ready to roast your turkey, remove it from the brine, and rinse the turkey again. Pat the turkey dry, and season your turkey as you prefer.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	984.09 Kcal (4120 kJ)
Calories from fat	347.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	38.56g	59%
Cholesterol	462.57mg	154%
Sodium	2852.37mg	119%
Potassium	1611.96mg	34%
Total Carbs	18.67g	6%
Sugars	16.53g	66%
Dietary Fiber	0.03g	0%
Protein	141.43g	283%
Vitamin C	64.9mg	108%
Iron	6.5mg	36%
Calcium	118.1mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	87.13 Kcal (365 kJ)
Calories from fat	30.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.41g	59%
Cholesterol	40.95mg	154%
Sodium	252.54mg	119%
Potassium	142.72mg	34%
Total Carbs	1.65g	6%
Sugars	1.46g	66%
Dietary Fiber	0g	0%
Protein	12.52g	283%
Vitamin C	5.7mg	108%
Iron	0.6mg	36%
Calcium	10.5mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
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