I finally settled on my beer brine for the turkey on Monday...I was going to use an amber beer, but figured the dark beer might give it more flavor. I got some great local ingredients at fairs and shows this summer, so I figured I would put them to use...
2 quarts fresh apple cider
3 cups top notch maple syrup
3 cups bourbon honey
2 cups kosher salt
1/4 cup cracked black peppercorns
4 tablespoons Sweet Maple Rub
2 sticks cinnamon - about 3 inches long each
6 bay leaves
11 bottles dark beer
Combine the apple cider, syrup, honey, salt, peppercorns, Sweet Maple Rub, cinnamon and bay leaves in a large pot or bowl. Stir to thoroughly dissolve the sugar and salt.
Combine the mixture with the beer. Place the turkey in a large container and cover with the brine and, if necessary, weigh down with heavy dinner plates to completely submerge. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours
Beer brined turkey
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