BRINED AND ROASTED/GRILLED TURKEY 2007

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Categories     Poultry     Thanksgiving

Yield 10 people

Number Of Ingredients 35

1 (10 to 12-pound) turkey
Brine, recipe follows
4 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
1 large yellow onion, cut into 8ths
1 large orange, cut into 8ths
1 stalk celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large carrot, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 bay leaves
2 sprigs thyme
1 1/2 to 2 cups chicken or turkey stock, for basting
I USED A DIFFERENT TURKEY STOCK RECIPE FROM EPICURIOUS COOKBOOK BUT SAVED THIS ANYWAY
Turkey Broth:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Reserved turkey neck and giblets
1 large carrot, coarsely chopped
1 onion, coarsely chopped
1 large celery stalk, coarsely chopped
1 small bay leaf
3 cups turkey stock, chicken stock, or canned low-salt chicken broth
3 cups water
Gravy:
4 cups turkey broth
1 cup dry white wine
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup flour
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Brine:
1 cup salt
1 cup brown sugar
2 oranges, quartered
2 lemons, quartered
6 sprigs thyme
4 sprigs rosemary
To make the brining solution, dissolve the salt and sugar in 2 gallons of cold water in a non-reactive container (such as a clean bucket or large stockpot, or a clean, heavy-duty, plastic garbage bag.) Add the oranges, lemons, thyme, and rosemary.
Note: if you have a big turkey and need more brine than this, use 1/2 cup salt and 1/2 cup brown sugar for every gallon of water.

Steps:

  • Remove neck, giblets, and liver and reserve. Rinse turkey under cold running water. Soak the turkey in the brine, covered and refrigerated, for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours. Toward end of brining time, soak 6 c wood chips in cold water to cover for 1 hr and drain. Fill 1 lrg chimney with 70 charcoal and ignite; burn until covered with light gray ash. Spray V-rack. Remove turkey from brine and rinse under cool running water. Pat turkey dry with paper towels; brush both sides with melted butter. Stuff with onion, orange, celery, carrot, bay leaf and thyme. Set turkey, breast-side down in V-rack. Empty coals into grill and pile onto one side. Place 3 cups soaked and drained wood chunks. Position grill rack over coals and place V-rack with turkey over cool part of grill; open grill lid vent halfway & cover, positioning vent over turkey. Cover and grill-roast 1 hr. Using thick potholders, transfer V-rack with turkey to rimmed cookie sheet or roasting pan. Add 3 c wood chunks; replace grill rack. With wad of paper towels in each hand, flip turkey breast-side up. Return V-rack with turkey to cool side of grill so that leg and wing that were facing coals are now facing away. Cover and grill-roast 45 mins. Using thick potholders, carefully turn V-rack with turkey (breast remains up) so that leg and wing that were facing coals are now facing away. Insert instant read thremometer into each thigh to check temp. Cover an continue grill-roasting until thigh registers 175 - 180 degs, 15 - 45 mins more. Remove from grill, cover loosely with foil, and let rest 20-30 mins; carve and serve.

Ali imran Shah
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This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. The brining process makes the turkey so moist and flavorful. I'll never make turkey any other way again.


Young Bliss
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the gravy is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Lena Mara
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The turkey was cooked to perfection and the gravy was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jaxson Gehrig
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This recipe is a bit challenging, but it's worth the effort. The turkey was cooked perfectly and the gravy was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Bailee Bard
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I've tried many turkey recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The brining process really makes a difference, and the roasting/grilling method gives the turkey a crispy skin and juicy meat. Highly recommend!


Jaime Hernandez
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The turkey was cooked perfectly and the gravy was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Robi kumar
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the turkey came out great. The brining process really made a difference. I'll definitely be making this again.


Moon Rajpoot tik toker
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This recipe is a bit challenging, but it's worth the effort. The turkey was cooked perfectly and the gravy was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sunita kumari
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the gravy is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Riaz Mallah
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The turkey was so moist and flavorful, and the gravy was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again for special occasions.


KHAN Wali
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The turkey was cooked to perfection and the gravy was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Areeba Hafeez
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This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. The brining process makes the turkey so moist and flavorful. I'll never make turkey any other way again.


Md Arif Bin Ahamd
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I made this recipe for Christmas dinner and it was a huge success! The turkey was cooked perfectly and the gravy was amazing. Everyone loved it.


Md tamim Rahit
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This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was juicy and tender, and the gravy was rich and flavorful. I'll be making this again for sure.


Sufyan Ali
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of turkey, but I was pleasantly surprised. The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the gravy was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ivan Abi Hatem
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Followed the recipe exactly and the turkey came out perfect! So moist and flavorful. The gravy was also delicious. This will be my go-to turkey recipe from now on.


TISHAT GAMING
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The turkey was cooked to perfection and the gravy was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Darious Summy
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I've tried many turkey recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The brining process really makes a difference, and the roasting/grilling method gives the turkey a crispy skin and juicy meat. Highly recommend!


Juliana Angelova
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This recipe was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the gravy was delicious. I will definitely be making this again next year.