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Citrus Duck Brine

30 min
15 min prep
15 min cook

Serves 1

0gCarbs
0gFat
0gProtein

Ingredients

  • 6 qt Water, divided use
  • 1 cup Coarse kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 Large Fresh navel oranges, peel only
  • 4 Star anise
  • 1 tbsp Whole black peppercorns
  • 2 Bay leaves

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  • Water

    6 qt needed

Instructions

  1. Fill a pot with a half gallon of water then add salt, sugar, orange peel, star anise pods, peppercorns and bay leaves.
  2. Bring water to a simmer over medium heat just long enough to dissolve salt and sugar. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  3. Add remaining water to a large brining bucket, pour in brine, stir and refrigerate until cold.
  4. Once brine is cool, add duck or any protein desired, place in refrigerator and let sit submerged in brine for at least 8 hours or as long as 24 hours.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

1 serving

  • Amount Per Serving
    Calories
    0
  • % Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    • 0g
  • Saturated Fat
    • 0g
  • Trans Fat
    • 0g
  • Cholesterol
    • 0mg
  • Sodium
    • 0mg
  • Total Carbohydrate
    • 0g
  • Dietary Fiber
    • 0g
  • Sugars
    • 0g
  • Protein
    • 0g
  • Vitamin C
  • Calcium
  • Iron
  • Vitamin A
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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