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Apple-Spice Brined Smoked Turkey Breast (Stove Top)

Here's how you make Apple-Spice Brined Smoked Turkey Breast (Stove Top)
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  • Servings: 5
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 4h
    • The following recipe serves 5 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup kosher salt
  • 4-6 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In saucpan stir together, apple cider, brown sugar, salt, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, rosemary and pepper. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and add water and allow to cool.

  • Step 2: Place poultry in a container large enough to hold the poultry (I used plastic container for a turkey breast). Pour cooled brine over poultry and seal. (If using a ziplock bag, squeeze out as much as possible before sealing). Refrigerate for 3-4 hours.

  • Step 3: PREPARE STOVE-TOP SMOKER: Add 2 tablespoon Alder wood to bottom of stove-top smoker. Line drip tray with foil and spray. Remove turkey from brine and place on rack. Slide the lid closed if possible, otherwise fashion an aluminum tent for the cover. Follow stove-smokers manufacture instructions

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