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Combine the stock, the salt, the brown sugar, peppercorns, and bay leaves in a large saucepan. Web ingredients for the brine: Honey, brown sugar or molasses complement the orange juice flavor well, though you can use granulated sugar as well.

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Once all of it is dissolved, add the. Sweeten the brine to offset some of the saltiness. Bring solution to a boil.

Stir this mix thoroughly to dissolve all the salt and sugar with the help of a whisk. Add a cup of salt and two cups of brown sugar. Pour in a pint or two of apple juice.

The touch of acid helps to carry the flavors into the meat. 5 bay leaves 5 garlic cloves, minced peel of 3 oranges, plus 1 orange, cut into wedges 1 lemon, cut into wedges 1 lime, cut into. After the first 30 minutes, pull the turkey out of the oven and cover the breast with aluminum foil to prevent overcooking.