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48 hours
Turkey Breast or Leg
Apple Cider 2L
Kosher Salt ¾cups
Fresh Sage ¼ bunch
Fresh Thyme 1/8 bunch
Bay Leaves 4
Cold water 2L
Garlic Cloves 3 smashed
Lemon cut into ¼’s
Combine in a pot on the stovetop, 1L of apple cider and all the dry ingredients
Bring to a boil all the dry ingredients and then simmer for 5 minutes until the salt is dissolved. Allow the mixture to cool completely, then add the remaining apple cider and cold water
Add all the remaining ingredients
Place the turkey in the bucket with the brine for 2 full days, then allow the turkey to dry over night before cooking
Now that your turkey is brined, feel free to look at our other recipes to either smoke or oven fry
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