The Only Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe You'll Ever Need Recipe

Name: The Only Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe You'll Ever Need
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole turkey, Giblets removed; 2 quarts unsweetned apple juice; 2 ½ cups brown sugar; 1 cup kosher salt; 2 ounces fresh gingerroot; 15 whole cloves; 6 garlic cloves, crushed; 3 bay leaves; 3 medium oranges, cut into four; 3 quarts cold water; 1 lemon, cut into half; 1 orange, cut in half; 2 sprigs fresh basil; 2 sprigs fresh tarragon; 4 garlic cloves; 1 onion, cut into 4; 8 ounces softened cream cheese; 1 ½ cups butter; 2 tablespoons dried herbes de provence; 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

1 whole turkey, Giblets removed
2 quarts unsweetned apple juice
2 ½ cups brown sugar
1 cup kosher salt
2 ounces fresh gingerroot
15 whole cloves
6 garlic cloves, crushed
3 bay leaves
3 medium oranges, cut into four
3 quarts cold water
1 lemon, cut into half
1 orange, cut in half
2 sprigs fresh basil
2 sprigs fresh tarragon
4 garlic cloves
1 onion, cut into 4
8 ounces softened cream cheese
1 ½ cups butter
2 tablespoons dried herbes de provence
2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes

1
Combine first seven ingriendients in a large stock pot and bring to a boil.
2
add oranges then let cool.
3
Put turkey in Brine and marinade 24- 48 hours.
4
Pat dry with cloth.
5
In the cavity, place 1 orange and lemon, Taraon, basil, garlic, onion.
6
Cut small pockets all over the turkey just under the skin, stuff pockets with cream cheese.
7
Mix butter, herbs and Chili flakes and rub over skin.
8
Put in a roaster and roast, covered on 250 degrees 8- 12 hours.
9
Remove stuffings before serving.

1844

kcal

Calories

Fat

245

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole turkey, Giblets removed, 2 quarts unsweetned apple juice, 2 ½ cups brown sugar, 1 cup kosher salt, and more.

Yes, The Only Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe You'll Ever Need 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.

The Only Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe You'll Ever Need

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