Apple Brandy Turkey

Name: Apple Brandy Turkey
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 59 milliliters apple brandy; 1 liters apple juice; 118 milliliters firmly packed light brown sugar; 118 milliliters chicken broth; 59 milliliters cider vinegar; 59 milliliters all-purpose flour; 3 Tbsps honey; 12 servings Salt and pepper to taste; 5 kilograms whole turkey; 12 servings Cheesecloth

Apple Brandy Turkey might be just the beverage you are searching for. This recipe covers 30% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains about 70g of protein, 18g of fat, and a total of 565 calories. This recipe serves 12. Head to the store and pick up apple brandy, flour, firmly brown sugar, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour.

Instructions

Remove giblets and neck from turkey, and discard. Rinse turkey with cold water; pat dry. Set aside.

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Whole Turkey

Water

Stir together 1/2 cup apple juice and brown sugar in a large saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves.

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Apple Juice

Brown Sugar

Sugar

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Sauce Pan

Remove from heat, and add cider vinegar and remaining 4 1/2 cups apple juice.

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Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple Juice

Place turkey in a large roasting pan. Cover turkey with cheesecloth.

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Whole Turkey

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Roasting Pan

Cheesecloth

Pour juice mixture over cheesecloth, coating completely. Cover and chill at least 8 hours, spooning marinade over turkey occasionally.

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Marinade

Whole Turkey

Juice

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Cheesecloth

Remove turkey from pan, discarding cheesecloth and reserving 3 1/4 cups marinade.

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Marinade

Whole Turkey

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Cheesecloth

Frying Pan

Place turkey on a rack in a large roasting pan.

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Whole Turkey

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Roasting Pan

Pour 2 1/2 cups reserved apple cider marinade over turkey.

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Apple Cider

Marinade

Whole Turkey

Bake at 325 for 3 hours and 15 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into thigh registers 172, basting every 30 minutes with pan juices. Shield with aluminum foil to prevent excessive browning, if necessary.

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Meat

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Kitchen Thermometer

Aluminum Foil

Oven

Frying Pan

Let stand 15 minutes or until meat thermometer registers 18

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Meat

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Kitchen Thermometer

Remove turkey to a serving platter, reserving 2 cups pan drippings.

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Whole Turkey

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Frying Pan

Pour reserved drippings through a wire-mesh strainer into a saucepan, discarding solids.

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Sieve

Sauce Pan

Add 1/4 cup reserved marinade, chicken broth, brandy, and honey to saucepan, whisking until mixture is smooth.

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Chicken Broth

Marinade

Brandy

Honey

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Whisk

Sauce Pan

Stir together flour and remaining 1/2 cup reserved marinade; add broth mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes or until thickened.

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Marinade

Broth

All Purpose Flour