MAPLE BRINED TURKEY

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This recipe is off of the foodnetwork.com site. I have made a maple brined turkey before and it was absolutely delicious. Not sweet, not salty but very moist. Posted this recipe so I wouldn't lose it again!

Provided by wirkwoman1

Categories     Whole Turkey

Time 3h15m

Yield 15-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 quarts water
2 cups kosher salt
2 cups maple syrup
2 bunches fresh thyme
6 bay leaves
4 large garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
3 tablespoons black peppercorns
1 (20 lb) whole turkey

Steps:

  • Place all the ingredients, except the turkey, in a large pot and bring to a boil, stirring until the salt dissolves. Remove from the heat and let cool.
  • Line a large stockpot with an unscented garbage bag and put the turkey into the pot. Pour the cooled brine over the bird, close and seal the bag, and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Remove the turkey from the brine, dry well, and discard the brine.
  • Roast the turkey as you normally would, approximately 15 minutes a pound. Let stand for 30 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 823.3, Fat 35.6, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 301, Sodium 15398.2, Carbohydrate 29.6, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 25.4, Protein 90.7

Aman Limbu
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This recipe is a winner! The turkey was cooked perfectly and the maple flavor was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Zee Mimi
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This turkey was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! Everyone loved the maple flavor. I'll definitely be making this again next year.


Hasan King Hasan King
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! The maple brine made the turkey so moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be using this recipe again next year.


Bebina Rai
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This is the best turkey recipe I've ever made! The maple brine really makes a difference. The turkey was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy.


Tunana Mabasa
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I've been looking for a good maple-brined turkey recipe and this one is perfect! The turkey was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy.


mukiibi Gideon
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This turkey recipe is a must-try for Thanksgiving! The maple brine is easy to make and the turkey turns out perfectly every time.


Isimeli Reynolds “Izzy” Waqabaca
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind! The maple brine made the turkey so moist and flavorful, even I enjoyed it.


Zahir Bangulzai
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This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was so moist and flavorful, and the maple glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


Sarah Dulala
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I've made this turkey recipe several times and it's always a hit! Everyone loves the maple flavor.


ramazi Mgeladze
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This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried! The maple brine really makes a difference.


Nadia Akther
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The brine was easy to make and the turkey turned out great! I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Muhammadasad Sadiq
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The turkey was a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I might have overcooked it a little.


shahzain entertainment
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The turkey was a little too sweet for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. I might try using less maple syrup next time.


Yotam Hertz
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This turkey was so moist and flavorful! The brine really made a difference. I'm definitely going to use this recipe again.


Momoquin
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Delicious! The maple brine gave the turkey a wonderful flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Gias Uddin
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This recipe was easy to follow and the turkey turned out great! The brine really helped to keep the meat moist and flavorful.


Nz Malik
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I was a little skeptical about the maple brine, but I was pleasantly surprised. The turkey was delicious and the brine added a nice touch of sweetness.


No u man
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The maple brine made the turkey so flavorful, even the white meat was moist and juicy. I'll definitely be using this recipe again next year.


Empire Kennels (channe name Melissa Bowen)
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I've been brining my turkey for years, but I've never tried a maple brine before. I'm so glad I did! The maple flavor really came through, and the turkey was so moist and tender.


Ari bykn
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This maple-brined turkey was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The meat was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly.


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