Apple Cider Vinegar Brine For Turkey
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!
Servings: 22 Servings
Calories: 2281kcal
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!
Nutrition
Serving: 22g | Calories: 2281kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 247g | Saturated Fat: 73g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 57g | Monounsaturated Fat: 106g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 253mg | Sodium: 5168mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 71IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg