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Apple Cider Brine
Prep Time
10
minutes
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Cook Time
10
minutes
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cooling time
57
minutes
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Total Time
20
minutes
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Servings:
6
Ingredients
1
Tablespoon
peppercorns
2
sprigs
thyme
2
sprigs
rosemary
2
bay leaves
4
cloves
garlic
minced
24
ounces
apple cider
1/2
cup
maple syrup
1/2
cup
kosher salt
1
cup
ice
chicken or turkey
Instructions
In a large pot mix the peppercorns, thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, garlic, cider, maple syrup and salt.
Heat until all the salt has dissolved.
Pour the brine into a large bowl and add the ice. Refrigerate for an hour or so, until the brine has completely cooled.
Once the brine is cooled add the turkey or chicken to the bowl.
Let the poultry sit in the brine, refrigerated, for 2-4 hours for pieces like legs or thighs, up to 6 hours for a whole chicken.
Smoke, roast or grill your poultry.
Notes
Nutrition facts are estimates.
Nutrition
Calories:
132
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
32
g
|
Sodium:
9438
mg
|
Potassium:
205
mg
|
Sugar:
27
g
|
Vitamin A:
25
IU
|
Vitamin C:
2.1
mg
|
Calcium:
55
mg
|
Iron:
0.5
mg
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