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Smoked Turkey Brine Recipe

Marinade for Turkey Tenderloin and Breasts

Take your turkey to the next level.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Calories 10 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups apple juice
  • 1 cup Italian dressing
  • 1/4 cup salt
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp ground sage or about a dozen fresh leaves
  • 2 tsp ground thyme or about 6 fresh sprigs

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in pot and bring to boil. Let this cool to room temperature.
  • Place turkey in brine.
  • Refrigerate turkey in brine for one hour per each pound.
  • Remove turkey from brine and rinse thoroughly with water.
Keyword Turkey Tenderloin Marinade and Brine