Typically I do a Cajun rub on my turkey but,after seeing Ree’s (the Pioneer Woman who I speak of as if we are on a first name basis, cause we would be if she knew me!) turkey brine I had to try it!  My MIL bought a beautiful ORGANIC bird and I thought this would be wonderful to keep it super moist and full of flavor.

I used what I had on hand and as her recipe was my inspiration I did stray a tish. If you have 3 cups of apple juice go with that or use some orange or extra water. It will be great!!

Bonus it makes your house smell yummy!!

Turkey Brine:

2 cups apple cider

1/2 cup juice from a can of mandarin oranges

1/2 cup juice from a can of pineapple

1 big handful of black peppercorns

4 cloves of fresh garlic

6-8 whole sprigs of fresh thyme

1 1/2 cup kosher salt

2 cup brown sugar

1 1/2 gallon of water (that is all my pot would hold! she uses 2)

Put it all in a HUGE pot and bring to boil. Cover, cool completely and pour over turkey.

ENJOY!

xoxo, Mama Bird