BRINED THANKSGIVING TURKEY
I love brined turkey. This is a lovely sweet and savory turkey great for Thanksgiving. Cook time and serving size will vary depending on the size of your turkey. The brine is made the same way regardless of the size of your turkey. Only the cook time and amount of filling will vary. You will need a cooler or clean, food safe bucket large enough to hold your bird as well as lots of icy water. I use a cooler so my directions will be written for a cooler. If you use some sort of bucket just use your judgment to match the directions. You can customize the brine using fresh herbs, seasonings, fruits, and vegetables you prefer.
Provided by terrwyn
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Brine
Time P1DT7h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Stir chicken broth, apple juice, brown sugar, salt, dried sage, and peppercorns together in a large stock pot; add apple halves and crushed garlic cloves. Bring the mixture just to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar and salt. Remove from heat immediately.
- Pour enough ice into a large food-safe container to be about half full. Pour chicken broth mixture over the ice; stir to cool liquid completely and evenly.
- Gently lower turkey into the liquid with the breast facing down.
- Brine turkey 24 to 36 hours, adding ice as needed to keep the brine and turkey cold.
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
- Remove turkey from the brine and rinse well with cold water. Pat turkey dry with paper towels.
- Mix apple quarters, onion wedges, whole garlic cloves, and fresh sage leaves in a bowl; loosely stuff into cavity of turkey. Move the turkey to a shallow roasting pan. Lightly coat the turkey's skin with olive oil.
- Bake the turkey in the preheated oven until the skin on the breast of the turkey is golden brown, about 30 minutes.
- Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), cover turkey with aluminum foil, and continue roasting the turkey until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 6 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh should read 180 degrees F (85 degrees C). Remove the turkey from the oven, cover with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1320.3 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 454.6 mg, Fat 57.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 155.4 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 9410.8 mg, Sugar 30.7 g
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Almas Matubbar
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves turkey. The brine adds a delicious flavor to the turkey and it cooks perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.
Mooms Inthehat
[email protected]I'm not a very experienced cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the turkey turned out great. The brine made the turkey very moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be using this recipe again.
Vincent Mujahid Nungu
[email protected]This recipe was a hit at my Thanksgiving dinner! The turkey was cooked to perfection and the brine added a delicious flavor. My guests were all raving about it.
Chico Perez
[email protected]I've tried many brined turkey recipes, but this one is my favorite. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the brine is easy to make. I highly recommend this recipe.
Buthaina Alyouha
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was perfectly cooked and the brine added a wonderful flavor. I'll definitely be using this recipe again next year.
Rusa Razmadze
[email protected]I was a little skeptical about brining a turkey, but I'm so glad I tried it. The turkey was so juicy and flavorful, and the brine added a delicious savory taste. I'll definitely be brining my turkey from now on.
EMRAAN HUSSAIN
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the turkey turned out great! The brine added a nice flavor to the turkey and it was very moist. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious Thanksgiving turkey.
Divine Amenawon
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of turkey, but this recipe has changed my mind. The brine made the turkey so moist and flavorful, I couldn't get enough of it. I'll definitely be using this recipe again next year.
Brand Munda
[email protected]I've been brining my turkey for years, and this recipe is by far the best I've tried. The brine is simple to make and the results are amazing. The turkey is always juicy and tender.
rupesh Gurung
[email protected]This brined turkey recipe was a game-changer for my Thanksgiving dinner! The turkey was incredibly moist and flavorful, and the brine added a delicious savory taste. My family and friends raved about it.