LAUREN'S APPLE CIDER ROAST TURKEY
The most delicious turkey ever! The brine is well worth the extra time the night before; the result is a juicy, perfectly seasoned turkey. A brined turkey cooks 20-30 minutes faster; keep that in mind when consulting roasting charts. Enjoy!
Provided by Lauren
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Whole Turkey Recipes
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Rinse turkey inside and out with cold water; pat dry with paper towels.
- Mix water, apple cider, kosher salt, and sugar in a large pot or 5-gallon food-grade bucket, stirring to dissolve salt and sugar. Submerge the turkey in the brine, cover the container, and place in refrigerator, 8 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Remove turkey from brine and discard used brine. Place turkey with breast side up into a roasting pan; pat turkey and cavity dry with paper towels. Loosen turkey skin over the breast and thighs with your fingers.
- Mix olive oil, thyme, and poultry seasoning in a small bowl. Rub the seasoned oil over the turkey and underneath the loosened skin. Cover turkey loosely with aluminum foil.
- Roast in the preheated oven until an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh, not touching bone, reads 165 to 175 degrees F (75 to 80 degrees C), 4 to 4 1/2 hours. Remove foil tent about 45 minutes before end of roasting time to let the skin brown. Let turkey rest 30 to 45 minutes before carving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 952.2 calories, Carbohydrate 48.6 g, Cholesterol 286.1 mg, Fat 37.7 g, Protein 98.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 9387.1 mg, Sugar 43.9 g
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Sophia Elizabeth
[email protected]I made this for my family's Thanksgiving dinner and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the turkey and the apple cider glaze. I will definitely be making this again next year.
Christina Vel√°zquez
[email protected]This is the only turkey recipe I use now. It's so easy to make and always comes out perfectly.
Crazy Trucker101
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the apple cider glaze is the perfect finishing touch.
Martha Abib
[email protected]This turkey was amazing! The apple cider glaze really made it special. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Sameer Qaiser
[email protected]Delicious!
Bts Cherry
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was perfect, and the apple cider glaze was out of this world. I will definitely be making this again for Thanksgiving.
Priya maraj
[email protected]My turkey turned out a little dry, but the flavor was still good. I think I might have overcooked it a bit. Overall, I would still recommend this recipe, but I would be careful not to overcook the turkey.
Jamshad Ayub
[email protected]This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried! The apple cider glaze is incredible, and the turkey is so moist and tender. I'll never make turkey any other way again.
Lordson Chris
[email protected]I made this turkey for my family's Christmas dinner and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments on it. Thank you for sharing this amazing recipe!
Honey Bomb
[email protected]The turkey was juicy and flavorful, and the apple cider glaze was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again for Thanksgiving!
ammar Ali
[email protected]This apple cider roast turkey is a must-try for the holiday season! The turkey was incredibly moist and flavorful, and the apple cider glaze added a delicious sweetness and tang. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delici