Annie'S Turkey Brine - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 gallons water
1 quart apple cider
2 cups brown sugar
2 oranges, sliced
1 1/2 cups salt
3/4 cup celery leaves and diced celery stalk from the inside of a bunch
3 tablespoons dried rosemary
6 cloves garlic, minced
6 bay leaves
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Preparation

Stir water, apple cider, brown sugar, orange slices, salt, celery, rosemary, garlic, bay leaves, and thyme together in a stock pot; bring to a boil and cook 5 minutes. Cool brine completely before using to brine turkey.