Best 5 Honey Apple Brined Turkey Recipes
Looking for an incredibly moist and flavorful turkey for your Thanksgiving feast? Look no further than our Honey Apple Brined Turkey! This special turkey is brined in a flavorful mixture of honey, apple cider, and spices, then roasted to perfection. The result is a turkey that is juicy, tender, and packed with flavor.
We've also included recipes for all the classic Thanksgiving side dishes, including mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce. So you can be sure that your Thanksgiving dinner will be a hit with your family and friends.
HONEY-APPLE TURKEY BREAST
I found this recipe in a diabetics' cookbook. We really like the honey flavor. The sweetness comes through when I use the leftovers in casseroles and soups, too.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h10m
Yield 12-14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. In a small saucepan, combine apple juice concentrate, honey and mustard. Cook over low heat 2-3 minutes or just until blended, stirring occasionally., Place turkey breast on a rack in a foil-lined shallow roasting pan; pour honey mixture over the top., Bake, uncovered, 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting with pan juices every 30 minutes. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.) Cover and let stand 15 minutes before carving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 72mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 40g protein.
HONEY-APPLE TURKEY BRINE
Go the extra mile by brining your turkey overnight in this lightly sweetened brine. You'll end up with the juiciest, most flavorful turkey ever and maybe even a bellyache from eating too much! The brine also works well on chicken. This makes enough for a 14- to 16-pound turkey.
Provided by France C
Time 1h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Pour water into a large stockpot and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Add salt and honey and stir to dissolve. Remove pot from the heat and stir in apple slices, onion, garlic, bay leaves, rosemary, thyme, sage, and peppercorns. Let brine cool to room temperature. You can set the pot in a sink full of ice water to speed up the cooling process.
- Stir in apple cider, ice, and apple cider vinegar. Allow brine to fully chill to 40 degrees Fahrenheit (4 degrees C), or colder, before using.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.8 calories, Carbohydrate 49.4 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 7616.8 mg, Sugar 44.6 g
HONEY BRINED SMOKED TURKEY
Take your Thanksgiving turkey to the next level this year with Alton Brown's recipe for Honey Brined Smoked Turkey from Food Network.
Provided by Alton Brown
Categories main-dish
Time 13h
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine the hot water and the salt in a 54-quart cooler. Stir until the salt dissolves. Stir in the vegetable broth and the honey. Add the ice and stir. Place the turkey in the brine, breast side up, and cover with cooler lid.. Brine overnight, up to 12 hours.
- Remove the turkey from the brine and dry thoroughly. Rub the bird thoroughly with the vegetable oil.
- Heat the grill to 400 degrees F.
- Using a double thickness of heavy-duty aluminum foil, build a smoke bomb. Place a cup of hickory wood chips in the center of the foil and gather up the edges, making a small pouch. Leave the pouch open at the top. Set this directly on the charcoal or on the metal bar over the gas flame. Set the turkey over indirect heat, insert a probe thermometer into the thickest part of the breast meat, and set the alarm for 160 degrees F. Close the lid and cook for 1 hour.
- After 1 hour check the bird; if the skin is golden brown, cover with aluminum foil and continue cooking. Also, after 1 hour, replace wood chips with second cup.
- Once the bird reaches 160 degrees F, remove from grill, cover with aluminum foil, and allow to rest for 1 hour. Carve and serve.
HONEY-BRINED TURKEY BREAST
Here's a traditional turkey breast with a sweet and spicy zest. This moist and savory recipe also makes great leftovers. -Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h35m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- For brine, place first four ingredients and 4 cups cider in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until salt is dissolved. Add rosemary; remove from heat. Stir in remaining cider; cool to room temperature., Place one roasting bag inside the other. Place turkey breast inside both bags; add brine. Seal bags, pressing out as much air as possible; turn to coat turkey. Place in a baking pan. Refrigerate 6-24 hours, turning occasionally., Preheat oven to 325°. Line bottom of a roasting pan with foil. Drain turkey, discarding brine. Place on a rack in prepared pan; pat dry., Roast turkey 30 minutes. Brush with oil; roast until a thermometer reads 170°, 1-1/4 to 1-3/4 hours. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.) Remove from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
APPLE BRINE FOR TURKEY THE NIGHT BEFORE COOKING
I have used this recipe for many years. It makes a turkey fall-apart moist every time.
Provided by Godiva Goddess
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Line a cooler with a large food safe bag. Combine the apple juice, water, and salt in the bag; stir until the salt is dissolved; add the garlic.
- To use: Lie your turkey into the brine with the breast-side down; add more water to submerge turkey completely if needed. Pour the ice over the turkey. Seal the bag and close the cooler; allow to sit overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 7611.2 mg, Sugar 17.9 g
Tips:
- Use a fresh, free-range turkey for the best flavor and texture.
- Brine the turkey for at least 12 hours, but no longer than 24 hours.
- Use a mixture of honey, apple cider, thyme, rosemary, and sage to create a flavorful brine.
- Roast the turkey at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the turkey rest for at least 15 minutes before carving.
- Serve the turkey with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, stuffing, and roasted vegetables.
Conclusion:
Honey apple brined turkey is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion meal. The brine helps to keep the turkey moist and tender, while the honey and apple cider add a touch of sweetness and acidity. This recipe is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
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