TURKEY BRINE

Steps:

• To make the brining solution, dissolve the salt and sugar in 2 gallons of cold water in a non-reactive container (such as a clean bucket or large stockpot, or a clean, heavy-duty, food-grade plastic storage bag.) Add the oranges, lemons, thyme, and rosemary. I squeeze the juice out of the oranges and lemons and into the brine, and then add in the rinds. Next time I am going to puree the entire oranges and lemons and add to the brine. Soak the turkey in the brine, covered and refrigerated, for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours. Remove the turkey from the brine and rinse well under cold running water. Pat dry with paper towels both inside and out.