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Citrus and Herb Turkey Brine

A citrus-and-herb brine for a whole turkey.

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Ingredients

  • 1 whole turkey, 12- to 14-lb.; neck and giblets removed
  • 2 gal water, divided
  • 4 dried bay leaves
  • 1 orange, cut into rounds
  • 1 tbsp black peppercorns
  • 1 cup kosher salt
  • 6 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1 tsp allspice berries, optional
  • 4 sprigs fresh sage
  • 1 lemon, cut into rounds
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, 110 g.; packed

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