Keto Turkey Brine
Servings: 1 serving
Get ready for the most flavorful turkey of your life with our brine recipe. A turkey brine is a great way to add moisture, flavor, and color to your turkey.
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Ingredients
- 1 gallon water Increase for a larger turkey
- 4 tablespoons rosemary, fresh
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup kosher salt
- 5 bay leaves
- 1 lemon cut into quarters
- 3 tablespoons orange peel
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 2 star anise
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a large pot over high heat.
- Bring to the boil and simmer until the salt dissolves.
- Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
- Pour the brine mixture into a large container.
- Remove all the giblets and inside packaging from the turkey.
- Lower the turkey into the container, breast side down ensuring that the turkey is completely immersed in water.
- Place the container into the refrigerator for a minimum of 12 hours or overnight. The time of brining will depend upon the size of the turkey.
- Before roasting, take the turkey out of the brine water, rinse well on the inside and outside. Use paper towels to pat it dry.
Notes
Brining time various on the size of the turkey. A general guide to brining a turkey is one hour per pound.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving