TEA BRINED TURKEY
Steps:
- Bring the water to boil in a large pot and add the tea bags. Turn off the heat and let steep 10 minutes. Add the salt, honey and sugar, stirring until dissolved. Add onion, lemon, orange and pepper slices, peppercorns, bay leaves and garlic and let cool completely and then refrigerate until very cold. Place the turkey in the brining bag, pour the brine over it, seal it off well. You can either place in a large pot and refrigerate or use a small cooler and pack with ice. Brine for at least 18 hours, up to 36. Massage the turkey through the bag ~8 - 10 hours. Remove from the brine, rinse well, and pat dry. (optional: remove the aromatics from the brine, rinse and lightly place in cavity -- do not stuff!) Preheat oven to 450. Tie the legs together, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with black pepper. Roast 20- 30 minutes at high heat* and then reduce the temp to 325 - 350F, roasting for ~2 - 3 hours, until a thermometer inserted into the thigh reads 160F. (About 20 minutes per pound at 350F, extend the time for a lower temp). Let rest for 15 minutes before carving. *Keep an eye on your turkey during the initial high heat phase -- the sugar in the brine means that the turkey will brown quickly. Deglaze pan with a splash of dry vermouth, add stock. Thicken as needed for gravy.
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Chazika Chance
[email protected]This turkey was a hit! The tea brine gave it a unique and delicious flavor, and the meat was so moist and tender. I will definitely be making this again.
Ashish Kakkar
[email protected]I was looking for a new way to cook turkey and this recipe did not disappoint! The tea brine made the turkey so moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
SHIRIN ALI
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was so moist and flavorful, and the tea brine added a delicious depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
AB Richmond
[email protected]Amazing recipe! The turkey was perfectly cooked and the tea brine gave it a unique and delicious flavor. My family loved it!
MegaSpoon707
[email protected]This was the best turkey I've ever had! The tea brine really made a difference. The meat was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again next year.
Siam Roan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind! The tea brine made the turkey so moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
MD ROMAN PARVEJ
[email protected]The tea-brined turkey was a success! The meat was moist and flavorful, and the tea brine added a nice touch of smokiness. I would definitely make this again.
Pauline Muwonge
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The turkey was cooked to perfection and the tea brine gave it a delicious flavor. My family loved it!
Keren Ortega
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about using tea to brine a turkey, but I'm so glad I tried it! The turkey turned out perfectly cooked, with a crispy skin and juicy meat. The tea brine added a subtle flavor that really complemented the turkey.
SyedMustajab AliNaqvi
[email protected]This tea-brined turkey was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The meat was so moist and flavorful, and the tea brine gave it a unique and delicious taste. I will definitely be making this again next year.