Spice-Brined Turkey with Cider Pan Gravy

Name: Spice-Brined Turkey with Cider Pan Gravy
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps coarsely crushed whole allspice; 355 milliliters apple cider; 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 2 Tbsps coarsely crushed cardamom pods; 2 Tbsps coarsely crushed cloves; 397 grams fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided; 59 milliliters 1.1 ounces all-purpose flour (about; 170 grams 1/2 cups thinly sliced fresh ginger (about; 177 milliliters kosher salt; 2 Tbsps coarsely crushed black peppercorns; 5 kilograms fresh or frozen turkey, thawed; 5 liters water

Spice-Brined Turkey with Cider Pan Gravy is a dairy free main course. This recipe serves 12. One serving contains 503 calories, 71g of protein, and 19g of fat. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. A mixture of coarsely cardamom pods, coarsely peppercorns, flour, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. To use up the water you could follow this main course with the Watermelon-Peach Slushies as a dessert.

Instructions

Combine first 7 ingredients in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Cook until salt is dissolved.

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Salt

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Pot

Remove pan from heat; cool completely.

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Frying Pan

Remove and discard giblets and neck from turkey, or reserve for another use. Trim excess fat. Tie ends of legs together with kitchen twine. Lift wing tips up and over back; tuck under turkey.

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Whole Turkey

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Kitchen Twine

Add turkey to pan, turning to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours, turning the turkey occasionally.

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Whole Turkey

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Frying Pan

Preheat oven to 45

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Oven

Remove turkey from brine; discard brine. Rinse turkey with cold water; pat dry.

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Whole Turkey

Brine

Water

Place turkey, breast side up, in a roasting pan.

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Whole Turkey

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Roasting Pan

Pour 1 cup broth into pan.

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Broth

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Frying Pan

Bake at 450 for 30 minutes.

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Oven

Reduce oven temperature to 350 (do not remove turkey from oven).

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Whole Turkey

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Oven

Bake turkey at 350 for 1 1/2 hours or until thermometer inserted into meaty part of thigh registers 16

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Whole Turkey

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Oven

Remove turkey from oven; let stand 30 minutes.

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Whole Turkey

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Remove and discard skin.

Place a zip-top plastic bag inside a 2-cup glass measure.

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Pour drippings into bag; let stand 10 minutes (fat will rise to the top). Seal bag; carefully snip off 1 bottom corner of bag.

Drain drippings into a measuring cup, stopping before the fat layer reaches the opening (reserve 1 tablespoon fat).

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Combine drippings, remaining broth, and cider in a small bowl.

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Broth

Cider

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Bowl

Place broiler pan on stovetop over medium heat, scraping to loosen browned bits. Weigh or lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife.

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All Purpose Flour

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Add flour and reserved fat to pan; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Slowly add broth mixture, stirring with a whisk; cook 4 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.

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