Our in laws purchased a turkey a couple of months ago and we offered to brine it and have them over to eat it. It turned out delicious! We always smoke our turkeys so that on top of the brine gives them so much flavor. We served it with corn on the cob and roasted sweet potatoes.
For the brine:
1/2 c salt
1/2 c brown sugar
1 orange, sliced
1 lemon, sliced
3 bay leaves
3-4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 gallon water
For the turkey:
1 8-10 pound turkey
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1-2 Tbsp oil ( I used butter)
Dissolve the salt and brown sugar in one gallon of water. Place the turkey in a large stock pot or a brining bag. Pour the brining solution over the turkey. Add the sliced fruit, garlic and bay leaves to the brine solution. Refrigerate the solution overnight or place in a cooler with ice. Before cooking the turkey, rinse it well inside and out and pat dry with paper towels. Rub the turkey inside out with oil, salt and pepper. Cook as desired.
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