Apple Cider Turkey Brine

A Turkey Brine

Ingredients

• 1 quart apple cider
• 1/4 cup kosher salt
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon peppercorns
• A small handful sage leaves
• A small handful thyme sprigs
• A handful parsley
• 1 large shallot or small onion, quartered
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 orange, sliced

Directions

1. For the brine, heat ingredients in a saucepot to dissolve sugar and salt then cool completely. Place turkey in cooler and add brine. Add a 5lb bag of ice to cover. Let rest several hours, preferably overnight.