GRILLED TEA-BRINED TURKEY WITH TEA-AND-LEMON GRAVY
For best flavor and moist, juicy meat, brine the turkey for 36 to 48 hours. If you are planning to brine it in a cooler, plan on needing extra ice. Kosher salt is preferred in most brine recipes for its pure flavor and because it dissolves quickly.
Categories Citrus Poultry turkey Thanksgiving Fall Brine Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring 6 1/2 quarts water to boil in large pot. Remove from heat. Using vegetable peeler, remove peel from 3 lemons (yellow part only). Add peel, tea bags, and 6 rosemary sprigs to water; steep 20 minutes. Remove tea bags. Add salt and sugar; stir to dissolve. Stir in lemon juice. Cool to lukewarm. Add ice to reduce temperature to below 45°F.
- Place 1 roasting bag inside the second, forming 2 layers. Place inside large pot. Place turkey in roasting bags, breast side down. Pour brine over turkey. Tie bags tightly, eliminating any air pockets. Refrigerate 36 to 48 hours. Or, place bags into large cooler, pour brine over turkey, and tie bags securely. Pour ice over and around turkey in bags. Place lid securely on cooler. Check twice a day to ensure that turkey is covered with ice (some ice will melt). Remove top rack from grill. Place disposable aluminum baking pan in center of barbecue (if using 2-burner gas grill, place pan on 1 side of grill; if using 3-burner grill, place pan over center burner).
- Prepare barbecue (medium-low heat). If using charcoal grill, arrange coals on each side of aluminum baking pan, dividing equally. (You will need to add about 6 briquettes to each side of aluminum pan every 30 minutes to maintain temperature while cooking turkey.) If using 3-burner gas grill, light burner(s) on left and right, leaving center burner(s) off. If using 2-burner gas grill, light burner on side opposite disposable pan. Insert instant-read thermometer into top vent of grill. Maintain temperature at around 350°F.
- Drain turkey; discard brine. Pat turkey dry. Pierce 2 lemons all over with fork. Stuff turkey with lemons, 5 sprigs rosemary, celery, and onion. Tie legs together. Brush turkey all over with oil.
- Place turkey directly on grill above aluminum pan. Close grill. Adjust temperature to maintain 350��F. Roast turkey until thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 175°F, about 3 hours. Transfer turkey to platter. Tent with foil. Allow to rest 30 minutes before carving (internal temperature will rise 5 to 10 degrees). Serve with gravy.
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balram tamang
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The turkey was cooked to perfection and the gravy was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again for my next holiday gathering.
Olivia Dunning
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was juicy and flavorful, and the gravy was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Kenu Shanth
[email protected]I was really impressed with this recipe. The turkey was cooked perfectly and the gravy was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Cathy Lawson
[email protected]This recipe is amazing! The turkey was so moist and tender, and the gravy was to die for. I will definitely be making this again.
Naeem Baba
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the gravy is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Xxtento20 Tenxtwo
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try! The turkey was cooked to perfection and the gravy was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again for my next holiday gathering.
Alex Cuevas
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The turkey was amazing! The tea brine and gravy really made a difference. I will definitely be making this again.
M Zebaish
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the gravy was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Louise Russell
[email protected]The turkey was delicious! The tea brine really added a unique flavor to the meat. The gravy was also very good. I would definitely make this recipe again.
Rapheal william
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out perfectly. The tea brine and gravy added a delicious flavor to the meat. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Ignacio
[email protected]This was the best turkey I've ever had! The tea brine and gravy were perfect, and the turkey was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again for Thanksgiving.
Blaze Faze
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The tea brine and gravy made the turkey so flavorful and moist, and it was cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.
Chris Powers
[email protected]The tea brine really does make a difference. The turkey was so moist and tender, and the flavor was amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.
Alex Slam
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was juicy and flavorful, and the gravy was to die for. I will definitely be making this again.
KH. Sham
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about using tea in a turkey brine, but I'm so glad I tried it. The tea adds a subtle but noticeable flavor to the meat that really makes it stand out. The gravy is also delicious, and it's the perfect way to finish off the dish.
Jay Dog
[email protected]I've grilled turkey before, but this recipe takes it to the next level. The tea brine and gravy add so much flavor and moisture to the meat. It's the best grilled turkey I've ever had.
Abdullahi Sadiya
[email protected]This turkey was absolutely delicious! The tea brine added a unique and flavorful twist to the meat, and the tea and lemon gravy was the perfect complement. My family raved about it, and I will definitely be making this again for Thanksgiving.