CIDER BRINED TURKEY
Steps:
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, add the oil garlic, onions, and orange and saute for 4 minutes. Add the cider and bring to a simmer. Add the salt and herbs and let simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, add the water and the ice. Stir until the brine is cooled to at least room temperature. Add the turkey to the pot. The turkey should be completely submerged in the brine. Cover with a lid and put in the refrigerator. Let the turkey brine for a minimum of 12 hours and no more than 24 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Remove the turkey from the brine, rinse and pat dry. Tuck the wings under the back portion of the breast. Tie the legs together with piece of butcher's twine. Put the turkey, breast side up, in a roasting pan fitted with a rack. Add the chicken broth to the roasting pan. Put in the oven and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part of the thigh reads 165 degrees F, 15 to 20 minutes per pound, about 3 hours. Make sure to baste the turkey every 20 minutes with the pan drippings. If the turkey begins to brown too quickly tent it loosely with foil. Remove the foil the last 30 minutes of cooking. Transfer the turkey to a cutting board or serving platter and let rest at least 15 minutes before carving.
- Carve the turkey and serve with the Gravy.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over low heat. Whisk in the flour and cook until the flour turns a light brown color, about 3 to 4 minutes. Slowly whisk in the pan drippings and the chicken broth. Add the thyme leaves and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Let the gravy simmer until thick, about 5 minutes.
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Ben Slates
[email protected]This turkey was amazing! The cider brine really made a difference.
Chandan Ray
[email protected]I've made this turkey several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.
KB Lover
[email protected]This turkey was a bit too salty for my taste, but overall it was still good.
Echi Phoebe
[email protected]I made this turkey for Thanksgiving and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Keke Gem
[email protected]This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and moist.
Emad Samy
[email protected]This turkey was a bit dry, but the gravy helped.
Nur Banu
[email protected]I'm not a fan of brining turkey, but this recipe convinced me otherwise.
Johnny Do
[email protected]This turkey was amazing! The cider brine really made a difference.
Max Hulett
[email protected]I've made this turkey several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.
Oronfor Terisan
[email protected]This turkey was a bit too salty for my taste, but overall it was still good.
Hammad Gujjar
[email protected]I made this turkey for Christmas dinner and everyone loved it. It was the perfect centerpiece for our feast.
Sky Face
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so good!
MAST GAME
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again next year.
Carolina Ferreira
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my turkey didn't turn out as good as I hoped. I think I might have overcooked it.
Ryan Hoffman
[email protected]This turkey was a bit dry, but the gravy helped.
Savannah Blanc
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try a cider-brined turkey, but I'm so glad I did. It was delicious!
dawar malik
[email protected]The cider brine made all the difference in this turkey. It was so flavorful and juicy.
Mick Carpenter
[email protected]I've tried many turkey recipes over the years, but this one is definitely my favorite.
Abeera kashif
[email protected]This cider-brined turkey was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The meat was moist and flavorful, and the cider brine gave it a lovely golden color.