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Apple Cider Turkey Brine Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 12 to 15 pound turkey
1 cup kosher salt
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 quarts apple juice (or cider)
1 or 2 quarts water (depends how many breasts I'm smoking, Use enough to allow the breast/s to be fully submerged in the brine.
Directions:
Directions:
Mix the brine well. (I heat the liquid to dissolve the salt, let cool before adding the turkey.)Soak the turkey in the brine for at least 16 hours (I do around 24 sometimes a little more) in a non metal container covered in the fridge.

When ready to put on grill, pull turkey out of the brine and rinse thoroughly. Do not add any more salt.

 

 

 

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