White Cranberry-n-Pear Brine

The "Balsamic Pear Vinegar" mingles wonderfully with the white cranberry juice, herbs and honey. It’s a great refreshing change of pace for the holiday turkey. Can be used for chicken, pork, seafood and fish.

Ingredients

1/2 gallon of cold water

1 cup sea salt

4 cups Balsamic Pear Vinegar

2 (64 oz.) Ocean Spray White Cranberry Juice

2 sprigs fresh sage or 1 tablespoon dried

2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 tablespoon dried

4 cloves garlic, minced or 1 1/2 tablespoons dried

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 cup honey

Directions

In a large pot combine juices, sea salt, garlic, pepper, herbs and sugar over a medium heat.

Simmer for about 15 - 20 minutes.

Remove from heat and allow brine to cool.

Add cold water.

Pour brine over the top of the turkey, cover the pot or the seal bag, and refrigerate 6 - 24 hours.

Cranberry Balsamic Vinegar Brine

This "Cranberry Balsamic Vinegar Brine" recipe is by far one of my best poultry brine's brings out a nice flavor, not overpowering, that makes the poultry extremely delicious. Shockingly, the spices are mild and enjoyable.

Ingredients

1/2 gallon of cold water

1 cup sea salt

4 cups balsamic vinegar

2 (64 oz.) Ocean Spray White Cranberry Juice

6 cloves garlic, minced or 2 tablespoons dried

1 teaspoon white pepper

2 bay leaves

Directions

In a large pot combine vinegar, juice, sea salt, garlic, and bay leaves over a medium heat.

Simmer for about 15 - 20 minutes.

Remove from heat and allow brine to cool.

Add cold water.

Pour brine over the top of the turkey, cover the pot or the seal bag, and refrigerate 6 - 24 hours.