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Apple Brined Whole Turkey
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Apple Brined Whole Turkey is made with brown sugar, orange, apple, cinnamon and savory spices. Make this delicious recipe at your next gathering!
Total Time
13 Hours 5 Minutes
Serving Size
15 Servings
1
(12 to 18-pound) JENNIE-O® All Natural* Fresh Whole Turkey
1
gallon cold water
4
cups apple cider
1 1/4
cups kosher salt
1
cup firmly packed brown sugar
1
orange, cut in quarters
1
apple, cut in quarters
1
tablespoon whole allspice
6
whole cloves
1
cinnamon stick
4
sprigs fresh thyme leaves
2
sprigs fresh sage
2
dried bay leaves
2
teaspoons whole peppercorns
1
NOTE: Do not brine a turkey if the turkey has been enhanced with a solution.
2
Rinse the turkey in cool water.
3
In clean container large enough to hold the turkey, mix water, apple cider, salt, brown sugar, orange, apple, allspice, clove, cinnamon stick, thyme, sage, bay leaves and peppercorn; stirring to dissolve salt.
4
Submerge turkey in brine solution. Cover and refrigerate 6 to 8 hours.
5
Remove the turkey from brine.
6
Rinse thoroughly under a slow stream of cold water. Pat skin and cavities dry.
7
Heat oven to 325°F. Remove neck and giblets. These may be used to prepare gravy or stuffing. Plastic leg clamp may be left on during cooking.
8
Place turkey on rack in shallow pan, breast side up, and loosely cover with foil. Remove foil after 1 hour of cooking. Roast for 4-¼ to 4 ¾ hrs or until turkey is fully- cooked, 180°F. as measured by a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh. ALWAYS confirm doneness with a meat thermometer. Juices should run clear. Let turkey stand 20 minutes before carving.
Nutrition information not available.
