Cider-Brined Turkey with Maple-Cider Glaze Recipe

Name: Cider-Brined Turkey with Maple-Cider Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups good-quality apple cider; 1/3 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup kosher salt; 2 teaspoons peppercorns; 5 cloves garlic, crushed; 3 bay leaves; 2 oranges, sliced; 2 large shallots or medium onions, quartered; A handful fresh parsley leaves; A handful fresh sage leaves; A handful fresh thyme sprigs; 4 bone-in skin-on turkey leg/thigh quarters; 2 bone-in skin-on turkey breasts, about 6 to 7 pounds each; Olive oil, for drizzling; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup good-quality apple cider; 1 cup turkey stock; 2/3 cup dark amber maple syrup; 6 tablespoons butter; 10 whole black peppercorns; A couple strips orange rind

Servings: persons

8 cups good-quality apple cider
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup kosher salt
2 teaspoons peppercorns
5 cloves garlic, crushed
3 bay leaves
2 oranges, sliced
2 large shallots or medium onions, quartered
A handful fresh parsley leaves
A handful fresh sage leaves
A handful fresh thyme sprigs
4 bone-in skin-on turkey leg/thigh quarters
2 bone-in skin-on turkey breasts, about 6 to 7 pounds each
Olive oil, for drizzling
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup good-quality apple cider
1 cup turkey stock
2/3 cup dark amber maple syrup
6 tablespoons butter
10 whole black peppercorns
A couple strips orange rind

1
For the turkey brine: Heat the apple cider, brown sugar, salt, peppercorns, garlic, bay leaves, oranges, shallots, parsley, sage and thyme in a saucepot to dissolve the sugar and salt.
2
Then let the mixture cool completely.
3
Divide the turkey pieces between two 2 1/2-gallon resealable plastic bags or containers big enough to hold them.
4
Add equal parts of the brine to the two bags.
5
Let rest for several hours in the fridge, preferably overnight.
6
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
7
Remove the turkey from the brine and pat dry.
8
Rub the skin with oil and sprinkle with pepper.
9
Set the turkey on a metal rack placed over a rimmed baking sheet and cook about 15 minutes per pound, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers about 165 degrees F. The temperature will go up 5 to 10 degrees as it rests.
10
For the glaze: Place a small saucepot over medium-high heat.
11
Add the apple cider, turkey stock, maple syrup, butter, peppercorns and orange rind.
12
Bring the mixture to a light simmer and reduce by half.
13
Baste the turkey every now and then during the last half of the cooking time.

1129

kcal

Calories

Fat

147

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 cups good-quality apple cider, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup kosher salt, 2 teaspoons peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Cider-Brined Turkey with Maple-Cider Glaze falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cider-Brined Turkey with Maple-Cider Glaze

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