Apple Turkey Brine

.

2 qts apple juice
1 pound brown sugar
3/4 cup Morton's Kosher Salt
3 quarts cold water
3 oranges quartered
4 ounces fresh ginger,thinly sliced
15 whole cloves
6 bay leaves
6 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed

12 to 14 pound turkey

Combine apple juice, brown sugar, and salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring to dissolve. Boil for one minute, remove from heat, let mixture come to room temperature, then refrigerate to 40°F.

In a large non-reactive container, combine the apple juice mixture with the remaining ingredients. When adding the oranges, squeeze each piece to release the juice into the container, then drop in the peel.


Submerge turkey completely and keep refrigerated for 24 hours.