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Citrus-Thyme Brined Turkey Recipe
Ingredients:
½ medium onion, chopped
2 head of Garlic
1 bunch of thyme
4 bay leaves
1 cup kosher salt
1/2 cup (packed) light brown sugar
1 tsp coriander seeds
1 tsp fennel seeds
3 sticks cinnamon
1 tbsp black peppercorns
1 orange, sliced
2 lemon, sliced
4 sprigs thyme
Method:
Toast the spices and add all ingredients to a pot and bring to a boil. Once boiled cool to room temperature.
Place turkey in cooled brine (brine should completely cover turkey; if it doesn’t add additional water and refrigerate at least 12 hours and up to 24 hours.
Do ahead: Brine can be made 2 days ahead; cover and keep chilled. Turkey can be brined 24 hours ahead; keep chilled.