APPLE JUICE TURKEY BRINE

By Beefman-2

GREAT THANKSGIVING TURKEY BRINE

Ingredients

• 1 gallon apple juice, chilled
• 1 cup Kosher Salt
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed

Preparation

Step 1

Mix all ingredients in a non-reactive container until dissolved. If you are using a salt other than Diamond Crystal Kosher salt, substitute 3/4 cup Morton Kosher Salt, or 1/2 cup pickling salt, or 1/2 cup of non-iodized table salt.
Rinse turkey, and pat dry with paper towels. Then immerse turkey in the cooled brine. Turkey should be completely submerged in liquid (place a plate on top of the bird if necessary to keep it covered with the liquid).
Cover the pot and refrigerate for 8-12 hours.
After brining, rinse the turkey and pat dry with paper towels. If you have the time, place on a rack over a rimmed baking sheet and allow to air-dry 8-12 hours in the refrigerator. This helps create crispy skin during cooking