CAJUN BRINED TURKEY TWO WAYS RECIPE - (4.2/5)
Provided by Booper-2
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Two days before cooking: Combine the Spanish paprika, New Mexican chile powder, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, chile de arbol and cayenne in a small bowl. Remove 1/4 cup for another use. Dissolve the salt and sugar in 2 gallons cold water in a large (at least 16-quart) stockpot or a clean bucket. Whisk in half of the remaining spice rub, the garlic, bay leaves and onion. Add the turkey, cover and refrigerate or set in a very cold place (that stays somewhere between 32 to 40°F) for at least 12 hours and up to 24 hours. Rinse well under cold water and pat dry to remove the salt. Let air-dry in the refrigerator for 24 hours. In the big green egg: Light a large chimney filled with charcoal briquettes (about 5 quarts) and allow to burn until all the charcoal is covered with a layer of fine gray ash. Empty the coals into the grill. Top with some of the soaked wood chips if using. Put in the ceramic plate, then the grill rack. Put the cover on and let the grate heat up. Brush the turkey with oil and rub the entire turkey (including the cavity) with the remaining spice rub. Tie the legs together. Adjust the grill vents to get and maintain an internal temperature of 350°F. Roast the turkey for 2 hours to 2 hours and 15 minutes, until a meat thermometer inserted in the thigh reads 165°F. Remove from the grill, tent with foil and let rest for 30 minutes before carving. In the caja China: Prepare the charcoal briquettes according to the instructions that come with the box. Put the roasting pan with its rack (comes with the box) inside, and put the turkey breast-side down on the rack. Put on the top and fill with charcoal. After 30 minutes, flip the turkey breast-side up and continue cooking for about 1 more hour, until a meat thermometer inserted in the thigh reads 165°F. Add charcoal as necessary according to the box instructions. Remove from the box, tent with foil and let rest for 30 minutes before carving.
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Veer Shami
[email protected]I was looking for a new turkey recipe to try for Thanksgiving and I'm so glad I found this one. The turkey was delicious and the brine was easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
Ashur Faiz
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the turkey turned out perfectly. The brine really made a difference, and the Cajun spices gave it a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again for my next holiday meal.
Lee Te tau
[email protected]I made this recipe for Thanksgiving dinner and it was a huge hit! The turkey was so moist and flavorful, and the gravy was amazing. My family and friends all raved about it.
Bryant Austin
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was delicious and the brine was easy to make. I will definitely be making this again for my next holiday meal.
Sam Yzerman
[email protected]I've made this recipe twice now and it's always a hit. The turkey is so juicy and flavorful, and the Cajun spices give it a delicious kick. I will definitely be making this again for my next holiday meal.
Oyetunji Tunde
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The turkey was so moist and flavorful, and the gravy was amazing. My family loved it!
Gordon Smith
[email protected]I was looking for a new turkey recipe to try for Thanksgiving and I'm so glad I found this one. The turkey was delicious and the brine was easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
kisitu fazil
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the turkey turned out perfectly. The brine really made a difference, and the Cajun spices gave it a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again for my next holiday meal.
Black Dragon
[email protected]I made this recipe for Thanksgiving dinner and it was a huge hit! The turkey was so moist and flavorful, and the gravy was amazing. My family and friends all raved about it.
Carolyn Pena
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was delicious and the brine was easy to make. I will definitely be making this again for my next holiday meal.
Gifty Muma
[email protected]I've made this recipe twice now and it's always a hit. The turkey is so juicy and flavorful, and the Cajun spices give it a delicious kick. I will definitely be making this again for my next holiday meal.
Abrar Hussain
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The turkey was so moist and flavorful, and the gravy was amazing. My family loved it!
Miguel Delgado
[email protected]I was looking for a new turkey recipe to try for Thanksgiving and I'm so glad I found this one. The turkey was delicious and the brine was easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
Esther Ami
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the turkey turned out perfectly. The brine really made a difference, and the Cajun spices gave it a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again for my next holiday meal.
Rahmat Shah
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The turkey was so juicy and flavorful, and the Cajun spices gave it a delicious kick. I will definitely be making this again.
Lalijoonstan Elghorfi
[email protected]I made this recipe for Thanksgiving dinner and it was a huge hit! The turkey was so moist and flavorful, and the gravy was amazing. My family and friends all raved about it.
Sulayman Hawlader
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was delicious and the brine was easy to make. I will definitely be making this again for my next holiday meal.
Mamau
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and the turkey turned out perfectly. It was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and golden brown. My family loved it!
Boris Minicraft Geming
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of Cajun food, but I'm so glad I did! The turkey was amazing! The brine made the meat so tender and moist, and the Cajun spices were perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making thi
Khima Thapa
[email protected]This Cajun-brined turkey was the juiciest, most flavorful turkey I've ever had! The brine really made a difference, and the Cajun spices gave it a delicious kick. I will definitely be making this again for Thanksgiving.