Apple-Brined and Smoked Turkey Recipe

Serves: 10 Save

Ingredients (11)

  • 2 quarts apple juice
  • 1 pound light brown sugar
  • 1 cup kosher salt
  • 3 quarts cold water
  • 3 oranges, quartered
  • 4 ounces fresh ginger, unpeeled and thinly sliced
  • 15 whole cloves
  • 6 bay leaves
  • 6 large garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
  • 1 natural turkey
  • 2 to 3 small chunks of apple wood

Ingredient Facts and Health Benefits

Discover fascinating facts and health benefits about some of the ingredients in the recipe, including other delicious recipes!

Directions

Learn how to make this recipe at Serious Eats