CIDER MARINATED TURKEY
Make Thanksgiving dinner memorable by serving this golden-brown turkey from our Test Kitchen. Marinated in apple cider, kosher salt and spices, the turkey can be grilled or roasted.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h20m
Yield 12 servings plus leftovers.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large stockpot, combine the cider and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir until salt is dissolved. Stir in oranges. Remove from the heat. Add water; cool to room temperature., Remove giblets from turkey; discard. Place a turkey-size oven roasting bag inside a second roasting bag; add turkey. Place in a roasting pan. Carefully pour cooled marinade into bag. Squeeze out as much air as possible; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 12-14 hours; turn several times., Drain and discard marinade. Rinse turkey under cold water; pat dry. Place onion, carrots and sage in cavity. Rub oil over skin. Skewer turkey openings; tie drumsticks together., Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Place turkey over drip pan; grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 2 to 3 hours or until a thermometer reads 180°, tenting turkey with foil after about 1 hour. Cover and let stand 20 minutes before carving., If desired, thicken pan juices for gravy. Remove and discard skin and vegetables in cavity before carving turkey. Serve with gravy. ,
Nutrition Facts :
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
Willy Topete
[email protected]This turkey recipe is a winner! It's easy to make and the results are delicious.
Lea Qader
[email protected]I've tried this recipe a few times now and it always turns out great. It's my go-to turkey recipe.
Aryana Amir Hamza
[email protected]The cider marinade really made a difference in the flavor of the turkey. It was so moist and juicy.
Nosimphiwe Mdingi
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the turkey came out perfectly. I would definitely recommend it to others.
Naveed Rajput
[email protected]This recipe is amazing! The turkey was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Lungile Hhlophe
[email protected]I thought the cider marinade was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would probably use less cider next time.
Saad Abbasi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey came out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Sexy Great
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was juicy and delicious. I highly recommend it.
Qadeer Ahmad
[email protected]The cider marinade made the turkey so moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be using this recipe again next year.
Opal Hutchinson
[email protected]This was my first time making a turkey, and I was so glad I found this recipe. It was easy to follow and the turkey came out amazing. My family loved it!
Md Rubel khan
[email protected]I've made this turkey recipe several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. The cider marinade really makes a difference in the flavor of the meat.
Christopher Strobl
[email protected]This cider-marinated turkey was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The meat was moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and golden brown. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make turkey.