Mamma Meshele's Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe

Name: Mamma Meshele's Thanksgiving Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 lbs organic turkeys; 1 gallon of organic apple juice (with no added sugars); 1 tablespoon peppercorn; 1 tablespoon allspice; 1 tablespoon clove; 1 tablespoon ginger; distilled water; ice; 2 whole organic apples, chopped (any type); ½ cup chopped onion; 2 cinnamon sticks; 1 cup distilled water; 1 teaspoon rosemary; 1 teaspoon sage; 1 teaspoon ginger; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon clove; 1 teaspoon allspice; your favorite oil; roasting bag

Servings: persons

8 lbs organic turkeys
1 gallon of organic apple juice (with no added sugars)
1 tablespoon peppercorn
1 tablespoon allspice
1 tablespoon clove
1 tablespoon ginger
distilled water
ice
2 whole organic apples, chopped (any type)
½ cup chopped onion
2 cinnamon sticks
1 cup distilled water
1 teaspoon rosemary
1 teaspoon sage
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon clove
1 teaspoon allspice
your favorite oil
roasting bag

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["Combine the ""brine"" ingredients into a large stock pot, a clean 5 gallon bucket or maybe even a large ice chest.", "Whatever will hold your turkey and enough water to cover it.", "Pour in the apple juice, spices and some ice until there's enough to keep it chilled Add water to keep it totally submerged.", "Keep it in a cold dark place, like the fridge or a basement.", "Keep sealed over night.", "(or 6-8 hours).", "In the morning remove turkey from brine water and drain into the sink.", "Stuff the center of your bird with the ""filling"" ingredients.", "Rub your bird down with sunflower oil, oilve oil or whatever you like to use.", "Place in a browning bag and cook according to package instructions.", "(About an hour and a half I believe)."]

1896

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

266

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 lbs organic turkeys, 1 gallon of organic apple juice (with no added sugars), 1 tablespoon peppercorn, 1 tablespoon allspice, and more.

Yes, Mamma Meshele's Thanksgiving 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.

Mamma Meshele's Thanksgiving Turkey

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