Citrus and Peppercorn Dry Brine

Name: Citrus and Peppercorn Dry Brine
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons black peppercorns; 1 tablespoon pink peppercorns; 2 teaspoons white peppercorns; 2 teaspoons coriander seeds; 6 whole bay leaves; ½ cup kosher salt; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; ¼ cup lemon zest; 2 tablespoons orange zest

A fragrant and flavorful dry brine combining three types of peppercorns with citrus zest, kosher salt, and brown sugar. Perfect for seasoning and tenderizing turkey before roasting.

4 servings

20 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•2 tablespoons black peppercorns
•1 tablespoon pink peppercorns
•2 teaspoons white peppercorns
•2 teaspoons coriander seeds
•6 whole bay leaves
•½ cup kosher salt
•2 tablespoons light brown sugar
•¼ cup lemon zest
•2 tablespoons orange zest

Cooking Instructions

1.
Toast black, pink, and white peppercorns and bay leaves in a skillet until fragrant. Let cool, then crush in a bag using a rolling pin or heavy skillet. Mix with salt, sugar, lemon zest, and orange zest. Apply to turkey and after curing, rinse off and pat dry before roasting.
15 min
2.
DO AHEAD: Dry brine can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.
5 min