- 1 Tablespoon peppercorns – 2 sprigs thyme – 2 sprigs rosemary – 2 bay leaves – 4 cloves garlic, minced – 3 cups apple cider – 1/2 cup maple syrup – 1/2 cups kosher salt – 1-2 cups ice – turkey
Combine all the ingredients except the ice and turkey in a saucepan. Heat the brine until the salt dissolves.
Pour the brine in a large bowl and add the ice. Refrigerate for at least an hour until it is COMPLETELY cooled.
Put the turkey in a heavy brining bag. Pour the brine over top and close the bag tightly. Refrigerate it until time to cook the turkey.