Zutaten für Best Apple Cider Brined Turkey
- 1/2 cup kosher salt
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons black peppercorns
- 4 sprigs fresh sage
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
- 1 gallon apple cider
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 (10-14 lb) whole turkey
- 2 shallots, quartered
- 4 cups ice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup melted butter or margarine
- salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 large apple
- cold water, as needed to fully submerge turkey
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Zubereitung von Best Apple Cider Brined Turkey
- In a large saucepan, combine 1 gallon apple cider, 1 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup kosher salt, and 1/4 cup brown sugar.
- Stir until salt and sugar are completely dissolved.
- Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Add 2 tablespoons black peppercorns, 4 sprigs fresh sage, 4 cloves garlic (minced), 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, and 2 shallots (quartered).
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Add 4 cups of ice to rapidly cool the brine. Set aside to cool completely.
- Remove turkey from packaging. Remove neck and giblets, rinse thoroughly, and pat dry with paper towels.
- Create a collar at the top of two large food-safe cooking bags (or one extra-large bag). Place turkey inside, standing it upright. Unfold the top of the bag(s).
- Once the brine is completely cooled, pour it over the turkey. Add enough cold water to fully submerge the bird.
- Squeeze out as much air as possible and seal the bag(s) tightly with twist ties.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan, breast side down, and refrigerate for 24 hours, turning every 6-8 hours.
- Just before roasting, remove turkey from brine and discard the bags and brine.
- Rinse the turkey under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Rub the turkey with 1/4 cup olive oil or melted butter/margarine. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Quarter 1 large apple and place inside the turkey cavity.
- Roast the turkey according to the adjusted cooking times for brined turkey (typically less than for an unbrined turkey). Tent loosely with foil until the last hour of cooking.
- Serve with giblet gravy, sautéed herbed mushrooms, and apple wine stuffing.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
393 g
Sugar
67g
Fat
0g
Carbs
6g
