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Williams-Sonoma Turkey Brine, Apple & Spices
For moist, succulent turkey, professional chefs and home cooks alike rely on the old-fashioned technique of brining. Brining helps keep the meat juicy without giving it a salty taste - you'll never have to worry about serving a dried-out holiday turkey again. Our perfectly seasoned blend takes the guesswork out of brining. Includes coarse sea salt, dried apples, juniper berries, lemon peel, Spanish rosemary and other herbs, plus large black tellicherry peppercorns. Combined with water, the mix draws moisture and flavor into the meat, keeping it tender and succulent as it cooks. This versatile brine is a wonderful way to prepare moist, flavorful chicken and pork. 1 lb. 2 oz. (enough to brine up to 20 lbs. of meat). Made in USA. A Williams-Sonoma exclusive.
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Review 1 for Williams-Sonoma Turkey Brine, Apple & Spices
HappyDoc2003
,Brooklyn
,NY
January 2, 2013
Ability level:Intermediate
Purchased:Once
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Best Brine Ever!!!!
January 2, 2013
This is the best brine ever!!! My family enjoyed every morsel of the turkey down to the bone!!!! I hope and pray you will reintroduce this item for Thanksgiving 2013!!!!
Pros: Flavor
Review 2 for Williams-Sonoma Turkey Brine, Apple & Spices
joyfuljerri
,suwanee
,ga
December 17, 2012
Ability level:Intermediate
Purchased:Regularly
Would You Recommend? Yes
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my favorite brine
December 17, 2012
hope u get more of the apple spice brine before Christmas , it is the best , i have ever used .
Review 3 for Williams-Sonoma Turkey Brine, Apple & Spices
keosauqua
,Bentonville
,Ar
December 15, 2012
Ability level:Intermediate
Purchased:Once
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Excellent and easy
December 15, 2012
This was excellent. First time I have used it. I am highly disappointed it's not available anymore. Even my guests loved it and wanted to know where to buy it.
Pros: Easy to Prepare, Authentic, Quality, Flavor
Cons: Flavor
Review 4 for Williams-Sonoma Turkey Brine, Apple & Spices
Segesta
,Chicago
,IL
December 8, 2012
Ability level:Advanced
Purchased:Once
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Excellent - but with a minor warning
December 8, 2012
I followed the brining instructions to the letter, and my turkey turned out great: nice and moist, just enough salt and spice to give it great flavor. I highly recommend this.
My warning? Remember that the turkey + the brine liquid + the pan can weigh around 40 pounds. My wide glass refrigerator shelves would likely not have supported it for 24 hours of brining. I had to reconfigure my refrigerator to make it work. Just something to consider while planning your meal.
Pros: Flavor
Review 5 for Williams-Sonoma Turkey Brine, Apple & Spices
red4748
,Pelham
,AL
December 1, 2012
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Purchased:Once
Would You Recommend? Yes
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BEST TURKEY EVER WITHOUT A DOUBT
December 1, 2012
I used this with 6 cups of buttermilk and let turkey sit in solution for 2 days. Rinsed off and applied Dry Greek Seasoning and Basted with Greek Salad Dressing and lemon juice. Cooked on Big Green Egg @ 225 degrees with apple juice under turkey to make it moist until breast reached 165 degrees. This was the Best Turkey Ever!!
PLEASE GET YOUR TURKEY BRINE BACK ONLINE ASAP...WE WANT IT!!
Pros: Quality, Flavor
Review 6 for Williams-Sonoma Turkey Brine, Apple & Spices
DrMarzipan
,Nashville
,TN
November 25, 2012
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Purchased:Once
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Best Turkey Ever
November 25, 2012
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE have more available before Christmas - this brine, without a doubt, made the best turkey I've ever roasted. We brined an in-bone turkey breast and smoked it today - fabulous.
Pros: Quality, Good for Entertaining, Flavor
Cons: a lot to manage for an 18 lb. bird but worth it
Review 7 for Williams-Sonoma Turkey Brine, Apple & Spices
holaVanessa
Chicago, IL
November 20, 2012
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Rinse like you mean it!
November 20, 2012
I shared half my jar with friends (I find a whole jar can be salty for some folks if not rinsed VERY well), so to prepare: combine brine with 1 gallon water, dissolve in stock pot over high heat. Let cool, refrigerate until chilled. Combine chilled brine with 1 gallon plus 2 cups ice water and 6 cups apple cider. Add thawed turkey, cover and refrigerate 12 to 36 hours. Remove from brine, rinse VERY well with cold water, pat dry.
Pros: Quality, Flavor
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Review 8 for Williams-Sonoma Turkey Brine, Apple & Spices
Fern29
,Clemmons
,NC
November 20, 2012
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Perfect Every Time
November 20, 2012
I started using this about 4 years ago and have used it every year since. The turkey comes out perfect in texture, taste is outstanding, and the brine is easy to use.
I like it so much I use it throughout the year for other special events with chicken and pork.
I so love this brine.
Pros: Authentic, Good for Entertaining, Time-saver, Great Gift, Texture, Amount, Easy to Prepare, Quality, Decadent, Flavor, Healthy
Review 9 for Williams-Sonoma Turkey Brine, Apple & Spices
brittanyw
,Fort Worth
,TX
November 18, 2012
Ability level:Intermediate
Purchased:More than once
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Better than Grandma's....
November 18, 2012
The last few years the Turkey fixing has been outsourced from Grandma. The first year, I had NEVER made a turkey before. It was pretty intimidating and I had to make sure it was equivalent or better than Grandma's or I'd never hear the end of it. I followed the directions for this brine exactly... Thanksgiving day, I got soooo many compliments on my turkey. I was so proud.
I think last year I had to use a different WS Brine as this kind was already sold out in store, but even that one turned out well. The aroma from the oven is heavenly. Actually, the aroma from the brining process is just as heavenly as well. Pick this up for your holiday turkey, you and your family will not be disappointed.
Pros: Easy to Prepare, Quality, Flavor, Healthy
Review 10 for Williams-Sonoma Turkey Brine, Apple & Spices
FREBA
,Brownsville
,TX
Brownsville, TX
November 8, 2012
Ability level:Intermediate
Purchased:Regularly
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Can't Go Wrong Brine
November 8, 2012
For the last 5 years I have ordered this brine for Thanksgiving. This year I'm ordering double - can use it both for Thanksgiving and Xmas! If you are a beginner, it is easy to follow directions and I guarantee you will get raves - everyone will think you have made the best Turkey EVER!!!!
Pros: Easy to Prepare, Flavor, Great Gift
Review 11 for Williams-Sonoma Turkey Brine, Apple & Spices
Jess
,Danvers
,MA
Danvers, MA
November 6, 2012
Ability level:Intermediate
Purchased:Regularly
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Best. Brine. Ever.
November 6, 2012
This is the third year in a row that I have purchased this brine for Thanksgiving. I will never NOT brine my turkey again, and this brine recipe is perfect. I've received so many compliments on how moist the turkey is.
Pros: Quality, Flavor
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Aurora504
Posted November 7, 2012
turkey Brine
Hi There just wondering if you aways start off with a natural bird......before you brine....not one that has been injected with juicy juice or lord only knows what else. ( same injection fluid I have purchased in a bird for the last 25 years !!) Just wondered how that may effect the brining....too salty ??
Thanks for you opinion.
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Review 12 for Williams-Sonoma Turkey Brine, Apple & Spices
OrangeSky
Salt Lake City UT
October 28, 2012
Ability level:Advanced
Purchased:Once
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Will Not Fail
October 28, 2012
I have not brined a turkey ever so using this product boosted my confidence. With the mix of spices, apples, and berries, I believe I would not save any money by purchasing these ingredients separately. Product is from the U.S.A. which is important to me when I am making purchasing decisions.
Pros: Quality, Good for Entertaining, Flavor
Review 13 for Williams-Sonoma Turkey Brine, Apple & Spices
Kelli0422
,Cincinnati
,OH
October 26, 2012
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Would You Recommend? Yes
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Turkey Brine
October 26, 2012
I love this turkey brine. I've been using the brine every year for the past 6 years and my family loves it. My turkeys are very moist and flavorful throughout. I brine my Thanksgiving & Christmas turkeys every year. Make sure you get your brine early because it always sell out before the holidays.
Pros: Easy to Prepare, Authentic, Quality, Time-saver, Decadent, Flavor
Review 14 for Williams-Sonoma Turkey Brine, Apple & Spices
Kennyk
,Keller
,Tx
October 16, 2012
Ability level:Advanced
Purchased:Once
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Makes me a kitchen rockstar...
October 16, 2012
Used this last year for the first time. Also, fried the turkey. Another first. Excellent taste and moisture in the meat. Rave reviews from family. Using it again this year. I mixed it with water and apple cider...this year i am going to do all apple cider.
Pros: Amount, Easy to Prepare, Quality, Time-saver, Flavor
Review 15 for Williams-Sonoma Turkey Brine, Apple & Spices
stcathgirl
,Fairport
,NY
October 8, 2012
Ability level:Advanced
Purchased:Regularly
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Best Turkey You Will Ever Make & Enjoy!
October 8, 2012
I came across the Williams-Sonoma Turkey Brine, Apple & Spices, several years ago. My family loves the turkey made with this brine. Very easy to brine by following the directions. One just needs to prepare the brine in advance. I buy several jars of brine to have on hand when it is available in the fall and make turkey throughout the year. My co-workers are hooked on this brine now too!! My family will eat nothing but turkery prepared with this brine.
Pros: Texture, Amount, Easy to Prepare, Authentic, Quality, Good for Entertaining, Time-saver, Decadent, Flavor, Healthy, Great Gift, worth the time to prepare
Cons: Time to Prepare
Review 16 for Williams-Sonoma Turkey Brine, Apple & Spices
mizlazy
,Miami
,FL
October 7, 2012
Ability level:Advanced
Purchased:More than once
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Great Brine!!!!
October 7, 2012
I've used this for the past 2 years mixed with the cider. Rave reviews from my critics!!!! Ordering for this year again.
Pros: Easy to Prepare, Quality, Good for Entertaining, Flavor
Review 17 for Williams-Sonoma Turkey Brine, Apple & Spices
SuzQ63
,Troy
,MI
September 25, 2012
Ability level:Intermediate
Purchased:Regularly
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Best Turkey Brine EVER
September 25, 2012
I have used this turkey brine for the last several years for my Thanksgiving dinner. My turkey has always been moist, and full of flavor!! I follow the directions, put the turkey and brine in a bucket, and it sits on the porch for the night. (I live in a climate where I can do this) Everyone just raves about the turkey the next day, and I have very few leftovers!! This is a great purchase!!
Pros: Easy to Prepare, Authentic, Quality, Time-saver, Flavor
Review 18 for Williams-Sonoma Turkey Brine, Apple & Spices
junjun
,New Bedford
,Ma
September 18, 2012
Ability level:Intermediate
Purchased:Regularly
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Turkey Done Right
September 18, 2012
Discovered this brine 3 years ago and haven't made a thanksgiving or new year's eve turkey without it. Excellent! Not only does the turkey taste good but, it also, looks good. Browns cherry-wood like hue.
Review 19 for Williams-Sonoma Turkey Brine, Apple & Spices
Ellendy
,Santa Cruz
,CA
Santa Cruz CA
December 6, 2011
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Great Results and Great Value!
December 6, 2011
This is a very complex and beautifully balanced brine. We used a whole jar on a 15 lb turkey, which we roasted in our WS All-Clad roaster, and a half jar on a 7 lb pork but, which we dry-smoked. It contains lots of fairly pricey ingredients, such as star anise and dried orange peel bits, so I feel it's a good value, considering what individual whole spices cost. If you decide to use half a jar, I suggest pouring out the whole jar into a bowl and mixing so that you get an even distribution of the spices v the salt. I stocked up on four extra bottles to use throughout the year.
Pros: value, Flavor, ease of use
Review 20 for Williams-Sonoma Turkey Brine, Apple & Spices
renkier
,Novi
,MI
November 27, 2011
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Fantastic Turkey
November 27, 2011
We bought a fresh Amish turkey and used the Apple & Spices Turkey Brine with Apple Cider, for the first time After soaking the bird for 48 hours in the garage (Michigan). The bird smelled great after brining. I Also brushed on Cider-Bourbon Roasting Glaze, during the last 30 minutes of cooking the bird. The meat was very juicy and tasted FANTASTIC. Our guests ate all of the bird and asked why we didin''t get a bigger one!!! The meat was so tender you could cut it with a fork and it didn't requre gravy!
Pros: unbelievable taste, Easy to Use