APPLE-BRINED TURKEY
Steps:
- BRINE THE TURKEY In a pot, combine all of the ingredients except the turkey and add 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar.Remove from the heat and add 12 cups of cold water. Let stand until cool. Add the turkey and refrigerate for 12 hours.Set a rack over a rimmed baking sheet. Remove the turkey from the brine and transfer it to the prepared rack; pat the turkey dry with paper towels and refrigerate it uncovered for 12 hours.MAKE THE HERB BUTTER In a medium bowl, blend all of the ingredients except the salt and pepper.Set a clean rack over a clean baking sheet and set a large rack in a large roasting pan. Gently separate the turkey skin from the breast meat. Rub half of the herb butter over the breast meat under the skin. Spread the remaining herb butter all over the skin of the breast and legs; season with salt and pepper.Set the breast in the prepared roasting pan and tuck the wings under it. Transfer the legs to the prepared baking sheet. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.Preheat the oven to 400°. Roast the turkey for about 2 hours, basting every 15 minutes with the melted herb butter and tenting the breast with foil after 30 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer registers 165° in the thickest part of the breast and 180° in the inner thigh. Let rest for 30 minutes. Carve and serve.Notes Ask your butcher to separate the legs from the turkey.
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Tabassum Begum
[email protected]This was the most delicious turkey I've ever had. The apple brine made all the difference. I will definitely be making this again next year.
Quentin Furlow
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe made me a believer. The apple brine made the turkey so juicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
maavia khan
[email protected]This turkey recipe is a game-changer. I've never had turkey so moist and delicious. Thank you for sharing!
Aatir Ali
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the apple brine, but I'm so glad I tried it. The turkey was amazing! So moist and flavorful.
Provat Kumar
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was perfectly cooked and so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
a r i f
[email protected]I've tried many turkey recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The apple brine makes all the difference.
Aden mohamed Jamal
[email protected]This turkey was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone loved the flavor and how moist it was.
Ferru Iro
[email protected]The apple brine really infused the turkey with flavor. The meat was moist and delicious.
banele zondo
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The apple brine made the turkey so juicy and tender. I'll be making this again for sure.
Alejandra Elias-Jimenez (Ale)
[email protected]This was the easiest Thanksgiving turkey I've ever made. The apple brine did all the work for me. The turkey was perfectly cooked and everyone raved about it.
John Fitzpatrick
[email protected]My family loved this turkey! It was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again next year.