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September 20, 2021 · 1 Comment

Apple Cider Vinegar Brine For Turkey

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Apple Cider Vinegar Brine For Turkey makes for an amazing smoked turkey! This brine made for an amazing and moist smoked turkey! (I have included affiliate links to products I love. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.)  In addition, this post contains affiliate links that will make me a small commission when used to order online. 

 

 

I made this turkey on my Pit Boss Pro 1100.  Now I picked mine up Lowes, but Walmart and Amazon carry other Pit Boss options or Pit Boss website themselves.  I had compared to other pellet grills on the market but I have been happy with my choice. 

 

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Apple Cider Vinegar Brine For Turkey Ingredients:

 

  • 1 Turkey
  • 1 Cup Salt
  • 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar 
  • 2 Tbsp Peppercorns 
  • 2 Tbsp Dried Rosemary
  • 5 Cinnamon Sticks
  • 2 Tbsp Thyme 
  • 2 Tbsp Ground Sage
  • 3 Tsp Minced Garlic
  • 2 Tbsp Whole Cloves
  • Two Medium Oranges Quartered
  • 2 Quarts Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 Gallon Water 

 

 

How To Make Apple Cider Vinegar Brine For Turkey:

 

Cut up your oranges into quarters. 

 

In a large stockpot add all of the ingredients of the brine (but not the turkey).  (If you don’t have a large stockpot I highly recommend one, you can even brine meats in them or make amazing leftovers.  Check them out on Amazon -> here)

 

Bring the brine ingredients to a rolling boil to allow the salt and sugars to dissolve. 

 

I stirred mine as it was warming up to make sure everything was mixing well.

 

Apple Cider Vinegar Brine For Turkey Boiling In Pot

 

Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.  

 

If your pot is big enough add your turkey to the brine once it has cooled if not pour the brine into a container to put the turkey in it with. 

 

I used a Tupperware That’s Mega Bowl and it held my 12 lb turkey plus the brine.   (They are on Amazon -> here as well if you don’t have a local hookup)

 

This Apple Cider Vinegar Brine For Turkey  in bowl with turkey brining

 

Keep cold in a fridge or continue to add ice to it.

 

Allow the turkey to brine for at least 18-24 hours. 

 

How To Smoke Apple Cider Vinegar Brined Turkey:

 

Remove your turkey from your brine and place it to the side on a tray or platter, when I removed my turkey I lifted it straight up so it kept some of the seasonings on it. 

 

Apple Cider Vinegar Brine Turkey Removed From Brine And seasoned More

 

Sprinkle with more rosemary, you can use more seasonings as well if you want to. 

 

Pour your brine out, I poured the brine into an over-the-sink strainer to catch all the large pieces of the brine.  

 

Apple Cider Vinegar Brine For Turkey ingredients in strainer

 

Start your smoker up and get it rolling smoke.

 

You will need to monitor your turkey with a meat thermometer to watch for the turkey to cook thoroughly thru. 

 

Apple Cider Vinegar Brined Turkey Smoking On Smoker

 

I smoked my turkey on the smoke setting for 1 1/2 hours, and then smoked it at 250 for 6 hours.

 

Serve and enjoy! 

 

Apple Cider Vinegar Brined Turkey Sliced Open

 

Smoked Turkey Recipes:

 

  • Smoked Turkey With Brine, Injection, and Dry Rub
  • Dry Rub Recipe For Smoked Turkey
  • Coca Cola Turkey Brine Recipe
  • Jack Daniels Turkey Brine

 

What To Serve With Smoked Turkey:

 

  • Smoked Baked Potatoes 
  • Smoked Loaded Cheesy Potatoes
  • How To Make Smoked Deviled Eggs 
  • Smoked Mashed Potatoes
  • Pellet Grilled Dinner Rolls
  • Smoked Loaded Baked Beans 
  • Cheesy Potatoes
  • Smoked Sweet Potato Casserole 
  • Creamy Smoked Macaroni And Cheese
  • Smoked Cream Cheese

 

Leftover Turkey Recipes:

 

I love to use leftover smoked turkey in other recipes! From Pot Pies to soup to casserole there are no limits, plus I use my PIt Boss Grills to make leftover dishes too!! Check out all my tried and true recipes ->HERE.  

 


 

This Apple Cider Vinegar Brine For Turkey is perfect for smoking a turkey! The brine adds so much flavor and also keeps the turkey moist! You can also use this brine to make a turkey in the oven as well! Perfect to smoke on a pellet grill or an electric smoker!

Apple Cider Vinegar Brine For Turkey

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This Apple Cider Vinegar Brine For Turkey is perfect for smoking a turkey! The brine adds so much flavor and also keeps the turkey moist! You can also use this brine to make a turkey in the oven as well! Perfect to smoke on a pellet grill or an electric smoker!
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 6 hrs
Brining 1 d
Total Time 1 d 6 hrs 10 mins
Course american
Cuisine BBQ
Servings 22 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Turkey
  • 1 Cup Salt
  • 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 Tbsp Peppercorns
  • 2 Tbsp Dried Rosemary
  • 5 Cinnamon Sticks
  • 2 Tbsp Thyme
  • 2 Tbsp Ground Sage
  • 3 Tsp Minced Garlic
  • 2 Tbsp Whole Cloves
  • 2 Medium Oranges
  • 2 Quarts Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 Gallon Water

Instructions
 

HOW TO MAKE APPLE CIDER VINEGAR BRINE FOR TURKEY:

  • Cut up your oranges into quarters.
  • In a large stockpot add all of the ingredients of the brine (but not the turkey).)
  • Bring the brine ingredients to a rolling boil to allow the salt and sugars to dissolve.
  • I stirred mine as it was warming up to make sure everything was mixing well.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
  • If your pot is big enough add your turkey to the brine once it has cooled if not pour the brine into a container to put the turkey in it with.
  • I used a Tupperware That's Mega Bowl and it held my 12 lb turkey plus the brine.   
  • Keep cold in a fridge or continue to add ice to it.
  • Allow the turkey to brine for at least 18-24 hours.

HOW TO SMOKE APPLE CIDER VINEGAR BRINED TURKEY:

  • Remove your turkey from your brine and place it to the side on a tray or platter, when I removed my turkey I lifted it straight up so it kept some of the seasonings on it.
  • Sprinkle with more rosemary, you can use more seasonings as well if you want to.
  • Pour your brine out, I poured the brine into an over-the-sink strainer to catch all the large pieces of the brine.
  • Start your smoker up and get it rolling smoke.
  • You will need to monitor your turkey with a meat thermometer to watch for the turkey to cook thoroughly thru.
  • I smoked my turkey on the smoke setting for 1 1/2 hours, and then smoked it at 250 for 6 hours.
  • Serve and enjoy!
Keyword Apple Cider Vinegar Brine For Turkey, thanksgiving dinner, Turkey dinner

 

 

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  1. Dianne says

    November 27, 2021 at 9:50 am

    Followed this recipe exactly and was rewarded with the best Thanksgiving turkey in the forty years I’ve been cooking this once a year dish. It was so flavorful and moist everyone also agreed it was the best turkey ever. Didn’t know turkey could stand on its own without gravy to give it some moisture and flavor. Plan on having turkey often now, not just once a year. Thanks.

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