Turkey Maple Whiskey Brine

Ingredients:

• 3 cups whiskey
• Two 12.5-ounce bottles pure maple syrup (about 3 cups)
• 1 cup kosher salt
• 3 tablespoons tricolor peppercorns
• 5 bay leaves
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves stripped off
• Peel of 3 large oranges, cut into large strips
• Peel of 2 red apples
• Peel of 2 green apples

Directions:

1. Place turkey in a large stock pot and cover with the brine solution, fully submerging the turkey.  
2. Place in fridge for at least 12 hours before cooking.