Rabia'S Winter Holiday Turkey Recipe

Name: Rabia'S Winter Holiday Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: You will need a container large enough to marinade a 12 to 14 pound turkey.; I personally use two garbage bags one inside the other. Twenty four hours; before cooking, place the cleaned turkey in the bag with these ingredients:; 1 Cup fresh Lemon Juice; 3/4 Cup fresh Orange Juice; 1 Cup Kosher Salt; 1 Cup Brown Sugar; 1 Cup chopped Onions; 2 Oranges, squeezed lightly and halved; 3 Cinnamon Sticks; 2 Tablespoons Whole Cloves (crushed); 2 Tablespoons Whole Allspice Berries (crushed); 1 Gal. of sparkling water

Servings: persons

You will need a container large enough to marinade a 12 to 14 pound turkey.
I personally use two garbage bags one inside the other. Twenty four hours
before cooking, place the cleaned turkey in the bag with these ingredients:
1 Cup fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 Cup fresh Orange Juice
1 Cup Kosher Salt
1 Cup Brown Sugar
1 Cup chopped Onions
2 Oranges, squeezed lightly and halved
3 Cinnamon Sticks
2 Tablespoons Whole Cloves (crushed)
2 Tablespoons Whole Allspice Berries (crushed)
1 Gal. of sparkling water

1
Add the sparkling water to the above ingredients and shake to mix well. Add the turkey and
2
twist bag tighly to keep from leaking. I sit mine in a roaster pan. Refrigerate. Turn four times during the twenty-four hours.
3
When time to cook, take turkey from bag and pat dry. Prepare stuffing (Recipe following). I still stuff my turkey's however your choice is fine. I rub with salt free organic butter and a sprinkling of freshly ground Alleppo Pepper. (You can Salt with freshly ground sea salt if you choose.) I loosen the skin on the breast and fill the area with butter.
4
Roast as usual. Between 3 and 4 hours with the oven at 325 degrees.
5
The last 30 minutes before turkey is done I baste the top and sides of the turkey with Pomegranate Syrup (liberally).
6
To serve I sprinkle fresh Pomegranate seeds over the turkey right before serving and garnish with parsley.

480

kcal

Calories

Fat

137

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: You will need a container large enough to marinade a 12 to 14 pound turkey., I personally use two garbage bags one inside the other. Twenty four hours, before cooking, place the cleaned turkey in the bag with these ingredients:, 1 Cup fresh Lemon Juice, and more.

Yes, Rabia'S Winter Holiday 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Rabia'S Winter Holiday Turkey

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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