CIDER-BRINED TURKEY
My family had been going through some rough times, and when we were finally able to get together for Thanksgiving one year, I made this turkey. It brings back such good memories of joyful family gatherings. -Nicole Keller, Waterford, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h20m
Yield 18 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a stockpot, combine the first 10 ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until salt and sugar are dissolved. Remove from the heat. Add cold beer and broth to cool the brine to room temperature., Place one turkey-size oven roasting bag inside the other. Place turkey inside both bags; pour in cooled brine. Seal bags, pressing out as much air as possible; turn to coat turkey. Place in a shallow roasting pan. Refrigerate for 18-24 hours, turning occasionally. , Remove turkey from brine; rinse and pat dry. Discard brine. Tuck wings under turkey; tie drumsticks together. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, breast side up. Brush with melted butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper., Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads 180°, basting occasionally with pan drippings. Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes before carving.
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Wilson Mela
[email protected]Can't wait to try this recipe for my next holiday dinner!
Richard Bowen
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the skin is crispy and golden brown. Love it!
Damien Juarez
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for Thanksgiving! The cider brine adds a unique and delicious flavor to the turkey. I highly recommend it.
Gaming bantu
[email protected]Meh, it was okay.
Mahim Talukder
[email protected]Delicious!
Hemayat wisal
[email protected]The turkey was a bit dry, even though I followed the recipe exactly. Maybe I should have brined it for longer?
Naun Soto
[email protected]Not a fan of the cider brine. The turkey came out a bit too sweet for my taste. I'll stick to my traditional brine recipe next time.
Nhyira Asare
[email protected]The cider-brined turkey was a success! The meat was moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and golden brown. The brine really made a difference in the final product. I'll definitely be using this recipe again.
Sandip Yadav
[email protected]Tried this recipe for our Christmas dinner and it was a hit! The turkey was cooked to perfection and the cider brine gave it a unique and delicious flavor. Will definitely be making this again.
Raj on Secret
[email protected]Followed the recipe to a T and the turkey turned out amazing! The cider brine added a nice touch of sweetness and the meat was so tender and juicy. Definitely a keeper!
Alesha Brown
[email protected]This cider-brined turkey recipe is an absolute game-changer! The turkey came out incredibly moist and flavorful, with a perfectly crispy skin. The brine did wonders in infusing the meat with a subtle apple-y flavor that complemented the savory herbs