- Combine 1 gallon of water, vinegar, sugar, salt, cloves, peppercorns, orange, lemon, rosemary, and thyme in a large stock pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, about 15 minutes. Stir to dissolve sugar. Continue to boil for 10 minutes. Cool brine to room temperature.
- Place turkey in a large pot and add remaining gallon of cold water along with cooled brine. Be sure to submerge turkey completely. Cover and transfer to refrigerator for 24 hours.
- Remove turkey from brine and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel. Season as desired and roast turkey according to your favorite method. Note: Do not salt turkey before roasting as this can result in an overly salty dish.
Citrus Brined Turkey
Yield
Serves 8
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes (plus turkey roasting time)
Total Time
40 minutes
kikkoman products used:
ingredients
1 (approximately 12 pound) whole turkey, giblets removed
2 gallons cold filtered water
2 cups Kikkoman® Rice Vinegar
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup kosher salt
4 garlic cloves, smashed
1 tablespoon peppercorns
1 orange, sliced
1 lemon, sliced
4 rosemary sprigs
6 thyme sprigs
directions
THE STORY OF SOY SAUCE
Even people who love soy sauce and use it all the time are often surprised to learn what it is and how it’s made. We make ours from just four simple ingredients—water, soybeans, wheat, and salt. Those ingredients are transformed through a traditional brewing process—much like making wine or beer—that has remained unchanged for centuries.
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