Beer-Brined Turkey with Giblet Gravy

Name: Beer-Brined Turkey with Giblet Gravy
Prep time: 4 h 40 min
Cook time: 4 h 40 min
Total time: 4 h 40 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 liters apple cider or juice; 4 bay leaves; 237 milliliters packed brown sugar; 1 Tbsp butter; 2 mediums carrots, chopped; 2 ribs celery ribs, chopped; 118 milliliters white wine or chicken broth; 1 Tbsp rotisserie chicken seasoning; 2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches); 2 kgs bottles each) dark beer, chilled; 59 milliliters all-purpose flour; 2 Tbsps fresh sage or 2 teaspoons dried sage leaves; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 Tbsp Juniper berries, optional; 237 milliliters kosher salt; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 turkey-size oven roasting bags; 6 kgs turkey; 1 liters cold water; 3 Tbsps whole peppercorns

Beer-Brined Turkey with Giblet Gravy might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe serves 16. One serving contains 1039 calories, 132g of protein, and 36g of fat. Head to the store and pick up kosher salt, rotisserie chicken seasoning, juniper berries, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 4 hours and 40 minutes.

Instructions

In a large kettle, combine the first eight ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until salt and brown sugar are dissolved.

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Brown Sugar

Salt

Remove from the heat.

Add cold beer and water to cool the marinade to room temperature.

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Marinade

Water

Beer

Remove giblets from turkey; cover and refrigerate for gravy.

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Whole Turkey

Gravy

Place a turkey-size oven roasting bag inside a second roasting bag; add turkey. Carefully pour cooled marinade into bag. Squeeze out as much air as possible; seal bags and turn to coat.

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Marinade

Whole Turkey

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Oven

Place in a roasting pan. Refrigerate for 18-24 hours, turning several times.

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Roasting Pan

Drain and discard brine. Rinse turkey under cold water; pat dry.

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Whole Turkey

Brine

Water

Place the onion, carrots, celery and garlic in both cavities. Skewer turkey openings; tie drumsticks together. In a small bowl, combine the broth, butter and chicken seasoning.

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Chicken Seasoning

Chicken Drumsticks

Carrot

Butter

Celery

Garlic

Whole Turkey

Broth

Onion

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Skewers

Bowl

Place turkey breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan.

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Turkey Breast

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Roasting Pan

Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 180°, basting occasionally with broth mixture. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.) Cover and let stand for 15 minutes before carving; discard vegetables or save for another use.

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Vegetable

Whole Turkey

Broth

Meat

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Kitchen Thermometer

Oven

Aluminum Foil

For gravy, add 1 cup broth to the pan, scraping to loosen browned bits. Skim and discard fat, reserving 1-1/2 cups pan drippings; pour into a small saucepan.

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Broth

Gravy

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Frying Pan

Chop giblets. In a large saucepan, cook giblets in oil and butter until browned.

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Butter

Cooking Oil

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Add 1-1/4 cup pan drippings; cook and stir for 5 minutes.

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Frying Pan

Combine flour and remaining drippings until smooth. Gradually stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

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All Purpose Flour

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Frying Pan

Add the wine, sage and remaining chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half.

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Chicken Broth

Sage