SUGAR FREE CITRUS TURKEY BRINE
Soaking your turkey in a great brine for 24 to 48 hours before roasting will do wonders to make it tender and yummy. I had a hard time finding one that was sugar-free for my diabetic father, so I kinda made this up. I love it. Oh with this bird, you won't be stuffing it with stuffing.
Provided by Lindy Lou.
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Brine
Time P1DT4h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Rinse the turkey, inside and out, and set aside. Place the plastic bag into the cooler, and open out the bag.
- Pour the water into the plastic bag, and add the salt; smush the bag around several times with your fingers to dissolve the salt. Squeeze juice from the orange, lemon, and clementine chunks into the salty water, and drop the chunks into the bag. Mix in the rosemary and thyme, and place the turkey into the brine with the breast side down. Close the bag, squeeze out excess air, and tightly seal; close lid of the cooler, and place in a refrigerator for 24 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Remove turkey from the brine, and retain 4 or 5 chunks each of navel orange and lemon and the sprigs of rosemary and thyme from the brine. Discard remainder of used brine. Rinse the entire turkey, inside and out, and place into a roasting pan.
- Place the pieces of fruit and herb sprigs into the cavity of the turkey. Loosen the skin over the breast with your fingers, and spread butter over the breast underneath the skin. Rub the entire turkey with olive oil, and sprinkle with poultry seasoning and black pepper. If desired, cover the breast of the turkey with foil.
- Roast in the preheated oven until the turkey is golden brown and the juices run clear, 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Remove foil for last 30 to 45 minutes of baking. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh should read at least 165 degrees F (75 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 624.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Cholesterol 228.6 mg, Fat 29.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 77.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 15401.7 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
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Md Shamim Raj
[email protected]I can't wait to try this brine on my next turkey. It sounds delicious!
Tony Agosto
[email protected]This brine is a must-try for anyone who loves turkey. It's easy to make and adds so much flavor to the meat.
Vicky Umoren
[email protected]I've been using this brine for years and it never disappoints. The turkey always turns out perfectly.
Charlie Hughes
[email protected]This is the best turkey brine I've ever used. The turkey was so moist and flavorful.
Alben Sadiku
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of citrus, but I thought I'd give this brine a try. I'm glad I did! The citrus flavor was subtle and really complemented the turkey.
Ziyadah Davis
[email protected]I love that this brine is sugar-free. It's a great way to enjoy a delicious and healthy Thanksgiving meal.
Kentrell Godfrey NBA
[email protected]My turkey turned out so tender and juicy. The brine definitely made a difference.
Luqman Aderibigbe
[email protected]This brine is easy to make and really elevates the flavor of the turkey. The citrus and herbs complement each other perfectly.
Janelle Navarro
[email protected]I was hesitant to try a sugar-free brine, but I'm so glad I did! The turkey was just as flavorful and moist as when I use a traditional brine. And I felt good knowing that I was eating something a little healthier.
Nabeen Giree
[email protected]This turkey brine is a game-changer! The citrus flavors really shine through and give the turkey a moist and juicy texture. I'll never brine my turkey any other way again.