Matt s Fried Turkey Brine

1 gallon vegetable broth

1 cup kosher salt

½ cup light brown sugar

1 tablespoon black peppercorns

1 ½ teaspoons whole allspice berries

1 ½ teaspoons chopped candied ginger

1 gallon water with ice chunks

1 red apple, cored and sliced

½ onion, sliced

1 cinnamon stick

1 cup water

4 sprigs fresh rosemary

6 fresh sage leaves

Combine vegetable broth, kosher salt, brown sugar, peppercorns, allspice berries, and ginger in a large stockpot over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve sugar and salt. Bring to a boil, remove brine from heat, cool to room temperature, and refrigerate brine until chilled, at least 4 hours. Add ice water, apple, onion, cinnamon stick, 1 cup water, rosemary, and sage leaves to brine just before using.