Mean Chef's Apple Brine

Description: Make and share this Mean Chef's Apple Brine recipe from Food.com.

Ingredients:

• 2 quarts apple juice
• 1 lb brown sugar
• 1 cup kosher salt
• 3 quarts water
• 3 oranges, quartered
• 4 ounces fresh ginger, thinly sliced
• 15 whole cloves
• 6 bay leaves
• 6 garlic cloves, crushed

Steps:

1. bring apple juice, sugar and salt to a boil over high heat, skim foam, let cool to room temperature.
2. Add remaining ingredients.
3. Brine turkey for 24 hours.
4. Quantity is sufficient for a 14 pound turkey.