Summer Brined Turkey Recipe

Name: Summer Brined Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 14-pound to 15-pound turkey, giblets discarded, rinsed; 1 cup sea salt; 1 cup light brown sugar; 1/2 cup honey; 1/2 cup white wine vinegar; 4 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds; 1 tablespoon allspice berries; 2 tablespoons black peppercorns; 2 onions, peeled and quartered; 3 to 4 stalks of celery; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and lightly smashed; Oil for roasting pan

Servings: persons

1 14-pound to 15-pound turkey, giblets discarded, rinsed
1 cup sea salt
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
4 bay leaves
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds
1 tablespoon allspice berries
2 tablespoons black peppercorns
2 onions, peeled and quartered
3 to 4 stalks of celery
2 cloves garlic, peeled and lightly smashed
Oil for roasting pan

1
Place turkey in a large deep pot that will hold it snugly.
2
In a pitcher of water, combine salt, sugar and honey.
3
Stir until dissolved, and pour over turkey.
4
Add vinegar, bay leaves, Worcestershire sauce, mustard seeds, allspice berries and peppercorns.
5
Add onions, celery, garlic, and enough water to cover turkey.
6
Leave in a cool place overnight.
7
Heat oven to 400 degrees.
8
Lightly oil bottom of roasting pan.
9
Remove turkey from brine, and place in pan.
10
Roast, uncovered, for 30 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.
11
Roast for 2 1/2 hours.
12
Allow turkey to rest out of oven for 15 minutes before carving.
13
If desired, reheat pan juices, and spoon over meat.

400

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Protein

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* 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: 1 14-pound to 15-pound turkey, giblets discarded, rinsed, 1 cup sea salt, 1 cup light brown sugar, 1/2 cup honey, and more.

Yes, Summer 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.

Summer Brined Turkey

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