Apple Brine for Turkey the Night Before Cooking

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Ingredients

  • 1 gallon cold water, plus more as needed

  • 2 quarts apple juice

  • 1 cup kosher salt

  • 6 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed

  • 5 pounds ice cubes

Directions

  1. Line a cooler with a large food-safe bag. Add 1 gallon water, apple juice, and salt to the bag; stir until salt is dissolved. Add garlic.

  2. To use, place turkey in brine, breast-side down; add more water as needed until turkey is completely submerged. Pour ice over turkey. Seal the bag, close the cooler, and let turkey brine overnight.