Cider Brined Turkey

Name: Cider Brined Turkey
Prep time: 15 h 40 min
Cook time: 15 h 40 min
Total time: 15 h 40 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 gallons apple cider; 4 Tbsps butter; 3 Tbsps canola oil; 425 grams chicken broth; 3 Tbsps all-purpose flour; 8 fresh sage leaves; 8 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 head garlic, cut in half; 1 liters ice; 118 milliliters kosher salt; 2 mediums onions, roughly chopped; 1 orange, cut into wedges; 12 servings Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 sprigs thyme, leaves removed; 5 kgs turkey, washed and patted dry; 12 servings Pan drippings from roasted turkey; 1 liters water

Cider Brined Turkey might be just the beverage you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains around 84g of protein, 29g of fat, and a total of 704 calories. This recipe covers 35% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 12. Head to the store and pick up flour, thyme, pan drippings from roasted turkey, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 15 hours and 40 minutes.

Instructions

In a large pot over medium-high heat, add the oil garlic, onions, and orange and saute for 4 minutes.

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Garlic

Onion

Orange

Cooking Oil

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Pot

Add the cider and bring to a simmer.

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Cider

Add the salt and herbs and let simmer for 2 minutes.

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Herbs

Salt

Remove from heat, add the water and the ice. Stir until the brine is cooled to at least room temperature.

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Brine

Water

Ice

Add the turkey to the pot. The turkey should be completely submerged in the brine. Cover with a lid and put in the refrigerator.

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Whole Turkey

Brine

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Pot

Let the turkey brine for a minimum of 12 hours and no more than 24 hours.

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Whole Turkey

Brine

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F

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Oven

Remove the turkey from the brine, rinse and pat dry. Tuck the wings under the back portion of the breast. Tie the legs together with piece of butcher's twine.

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Whole Turkey

Brine

Chicken Wings

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Kitchen Twine

Put the turkey, breast side up, in a roasting pan fitted with a rack.

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Whole Turkey

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Roasting Pan

Add the chicken broth to the roasting pan. Put in the oven and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part of the thigh reads 165 degrees F, 15 to 20 minutes per pound, about 3 hours. Make sure to baste the turkey every 20 minutes with the pan drippings. If the turkey begins to brown too quickly tent it loosely with foil.

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Chicken Broth