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Citrus-Scented Brined Turkey

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Citrus-Scented Brined Turkey

Citrus-Scented Brined Turkey

Citrus-Scented Brined Turkey is From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 4 hours and 30 minutes. A mixture of thyme, onion, lemon, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. To use up the fresh gingerroot you could follow this main course with the Gingerbread With Fruited Compote as a dessert.

Instructions

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Mince five garlic cloves; halve the remaining garlic cloves and set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the apple juice, salt, brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, bay leaves and minced garlic. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until salt and sugar are dissolved.
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SaltSalt
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Remove from the heat.
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Add cold water to cool the brine to room temperature.
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Remove giblets from turkey and discard.
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Place a turkey-size oven roasting bag inside a second roasting bag; add turkey. Carefully pour cooled brine into bag. Squeeze out as much air as possible; seal bags and turn to coat.
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Place in a roasting pan. Refrigerate for 18-24 hours, turning several times.
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7
Drain and discard brine. Rinse turkey under cold water; pat dry.
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Place the lemon, orange, onion, thyme and reserved garlic in both cavities. Rub oil over skin. Skewer turkey openings; tie drumsticks together.
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OnionOnion
ThymeThyme
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Place turkey breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan.
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Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 4 to 4-1/2 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 160° (cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly).
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Let stand for 15 minutes before removing contents from cavities and carving the turkey.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In4 hrs, 30 m.
Servings14
Health Score19
Dairy FreeGluten Free
DietsGluten FreeDairy Free
Dish TypesLunchMain CourseMain DishDinner
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