Mean Chef’s Apple Brine 🍏
Description
Indulge in the delightful infusion of flavors with Mean Chef’s Apple Brine recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. This brine is a perfect blend of sweetness and tanginess, offering a tantalizing twist to your Thanksgiving feast or any occasion worth celebrating.
- Category: Apple
- Keywords: Fruit, Low Protein, Vegan, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Thanksgiving, < 60 Mins
- Aggregated Rating: 5 🌟
- Review Count: 97
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 507.2
- Fat Content: 1.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 18926.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 126.9g
- Fiber Content: 4.5g
- Sugar Content: 111.8g
- Protein Content: 1.9g
Ingredients
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1 cup kosher salt
- 1 gallon water
- 3 oranges
- 3 tablespoons fresh ginger
- 4 whole cloves
- 15 bay leaves
- 6 garlic cloves
Instructions
| Step | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | In a large pot, combine 2 cups of brown sugar, 1 cup of kosher salt, and 1 gallon of water. | PT20M |
| Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, ensuring the sugar and salt dissolve completely. | ||
| Skim off any foam that forms on the surface, then allow the mixture to cool to room temperature. | ||
| 2 | Meanwhile, prepare the flavor-infusing ingredients. | PT30M |
| Peel and slice 3 oranges, and grate 3 tablespoons of fresh ginger. | ||
| Gather 4 whole cloves, 15 bay leaves, and 6 garlic cloves. | ||
| 3 | Once the brine has cooled, add the prepared oranges, ginger, cloves, bay leaves, and garlic cloves. | |
| Stir well to combine all the ingredients evenly. | ||
| 4 | Place your turkey in a large container or brining bag. | |
| Pour the apple brine over the turkey, ensuring it is fully submerged. | ||
| Seal the container or bag and refrigerate for 24 hours. | ||
| Ensure your turkey is thoroughly rinsed and dried before cooking. |
Serving
This recipe yields approximately 6 quarts of Mean Chef’s Apple Brine, perfect for brining a 14-pound turkey. Serve your succulent, perfectly brined turkey alongside your favorite Thanksgiving sides for a memorable meal experience.
Enjoy!
Enhance your culinary prowess and impress your guests with the irresistible flavors of Mean Chef’s Apple Brine. Whether it’s Thanksgiving or any occasion, this recipe is sure to elevate your dining experience to new heights!
