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12–15
ServingsMedium
Published 2011
Brining turkey, or soaking it in this salt-and-sugar solution, adds moisture to the meat. It is an especially good technique to use with all-white breast meat, which can become dry with roasting.
Make the Apple Brine as directed on.
Pat the turkey breasts dry with paper towels. Immerse the turkey breasts completely in the stockpot with the brine. If needed, invert a small plate on top of the turkey breasts to keep them submerged. Alternatively, if using a brining bag, put the turkey breasts in the bag, slowly pour the brine in over them, close