Citrus-Scented Brined Turkey Recipe

Name: Citrus-Scented Brined Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 11 garlic cloves, peeled; 6 cups unsweetened apple juice; 1 cup kosher salt; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/3 cup soy sauce; 3 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot; 4 bay leaves; 6 cups cold water; 1 turkey (12 to 14 pounds); 1 medium lemon, cut into wedges; 1 medium orange, cut into wedges; 1 medium onion, cut into wedges; 4 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 tablespoon canola oil

Servings: persons

11 garlic cloves, peeled
6 cups unsweetened apple juice
1 cup kosher salt
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
4 bay leaves
6 cups cold water
1 turkey (12 to 14 pounds)
1 medium lemon, cut into wedges
1 medium orange, cut into wedges
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 tablespoon canola oil

1
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. Remove from the heat. Add cold water to cool the brine to room temperature.
2
Remove giblets from turkey and discard. 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. Place in a roasting pan. Refrigerate for 18-24 hours, turning several times.
3
Drain and discard brine. Rinse turkey under cold water; pat dry. Place the lemon, orange, onion, thyme and reserved garlic in both cavities. Rub oil over skin. Skewer turkey openings; tie drumsticks together.
4
Place turkey breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325u00b0 for 4 to 4-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 160u00b0 (cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly). Let stand for 15 minutes before removing contents from cavities and carving the turkey.

882

kcal

Calories

Fat

192

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 11 garlic cloves, peeled, 6 cups unsweetened apple juice, 1 cup kosher salt, 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Citrus-Scented Brined Turkey 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.

Citrus-Scented Brined Turkey

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