APPLE CIDER-BRINED TURKEY WITH SAVORY HERB GRAVY
Yield 12 people
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Preparation To prepare brine, combine first 8 ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes or until sugar and salt dissolve. Cool completely. Remove giblets and neck from turkey; reserve for Savory Herb Gravy. Rinse turkey with cold water; pat dry. Trim excess fat. Stuff body cavity with orange quarters. Place a turkey-sized oven bag inside a second bag to form a double thickness. Place bags in a large stockpot. Place turkey inside inner bag. Add cider mixture and ice. Secure bags with several twist ties. Refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours, turning occasionally. Preheat oven to 500º. Remove turkey from bags, and discard brine, orange quarters, and bags. Rinse turkey with cold water; pat dry. Lift wing tips up and over back; tuck under turkey. Tie legs together with kitchen string. Place garlic, sage, thyme, parsley, onion, and broth in the bottom of a roasting pan. Place roasting rack in pan. Arrange turkey, breast side down, on roasting rack. Brush turkey back with 1 tablespoon butter; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bake at 500º for 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350º. Remove turkey from oven. Carefully turn turkey over (breast side up) using tongs. Brush turkey breast with 1 tablespoon butter; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bake at 350º for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into meaty part of thigh registers 170º (make sure not to touch bone). (Shield the turkey with foil if it browns too quickly.) Remove turkey from oven; let stand 20 minutes. Reserve pan drippings for Savory Herb Gravy. Discard skin before serving; serve with gravy.
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janam jee
[email protected]Overall, this recipe was a bit disappointing. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Shariq Butt
[email protected]The gravy was too thick. I think I'll add more liquid next time.
Brittney Lewis
[email protected]The turkey was a bit dry. I think I cooked it for too long.
Atizaz Alam
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.
Suraimu
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The turkey is always juicy and flavorful, and the gravy is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
SENZO DLULISA
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The turkey was so moist and flavorful, and the gravy was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
crusader evan
[email protected]I made this recipe for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the turkey and the gravy. I will definitely be making this again next year.
Santa Islam
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The turkey was perfectly cooked and the gravy was amazing. I will definitely be making this again for my next special occasion dinner.
Eric Paris
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the apple cider brine, but I'm so glad I tried it. It really made a difference in the flavor of the turkey. The gravy was also very good.
Yassmin Essam
[email protected]5 stars! This recipe is a winner. The turkey was juicy and flavorful, and the gravy was out of this world. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make Thanksgiving turkey.
Bibi zunera
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was perfectly cooked and the gravy was delicious. I will definitely be making this again for my next holiday dinner.
leslea burwell
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The apple cider brine and savory herb gravy made the turkey so moist and flavorful that I couldn't get enough of it.
Randy Parker
[email protected]I've tried many turkey recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The apple cider brine really makes a difference in the flavor of the turkey, and the savory herb gravy is the perfect complement.
Keith Perkins
[email protected]This recipe was absolutely delicious! The turkey was so moist and flavorful, and the gravy was perfect. I will definitely be making this again for Thanksgiving.