This year, brine your turkey in white grape juice cocktail. I found this recipe many years ago in a holiday menu magazine. The turkey has just the right amount of spices and seasonings. -Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h25m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the first 5 ingredients; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until salt is dissolved. Cool completely., Place 1 oven roasting bag inside the other. Place turkey breast inside both bags; pour in cooled brine. Seal bags, pressing out as much air as possible; turn to coat turkey. Place in a large dish. Refrigerate 8-24 hours, turning occasionally., Preheat oven to 325°. Place a rack in a foil-lined roasting pan. Mix remaining ingredients. Remove turkey from brine; rinse and pat dry. Discard brine. Place in prepared pan; rub with butter mixture., Roast turkey until a thermometer reads 170°, 2 to 2-1/2 hours. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.) Remove from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before carving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 257mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 40g protein.
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Jiban Xettry
jiban-x@hotmail.co.ukI'm going to make this recipe for Thanksgiving.
Cailey Le cordier
cordier-c35@hotmail.frThis recipe looks delicious.
Gio
gio@gmail.comI can't wait to try this recipe.
deon grant
grant@hotmail.co.ukThis recipe is a keeper.
Shalwah Aziiz
aziizs8@hotmail.comI'll definitely be making this again.
lolly pop
l_p@hotmail.comThis is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried.
Thereem Sagheer
sagheer.t@yahoo.com5 stars!
Izuku M.
m@hotmail.comI highly recommend this recipe.
Annemarie Kearney
ka@yahoo.comThis recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious.
Chi motion
chi.m@hotmail.comI'm not usually a fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The grape juice brine made the turkey so moist and flavorful, I couldn't get enough of it.
King_gabriel
king_gabriel57@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe for a special occasion turkey. The grape juice brine adds a unique flavor that is sure to impress your guests.
Cdorjdan Cdorjdan
c.c49@hotmail.frI love this recipe! The grape juice brine really makes a difference in the flavor of the turkey. I've made it twice now and it's been perfect both times.
ehsan khair
k33@gmail.comThis is my new go-to turkey recipe. The grape juice brine makes the turkey so moist and flavorful. I've gotten so many compliments on it.
Amisha Rai
rai@gmail.comI've never brined a turkey before, but this recipe made it easy and the results were amazing. The turkey was so juicy and tender, and the grape juice brine gave it a delicious flavor.
Sohel Miya
s.miya22@hotmail.comThis recipe was a hit! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the grape juice brine added a subtle sweetness that was perfect for Thanksgiving dinner.