BRINED HERB-CRUSTED TURKEY WITH APPLE CIDER GRAVY
Steps:
- Brine Combine ingredients for brine. Add turkey and let it brine in refrigerator 2 to 3 days. Turkey Remove turkey from brine the night before and pat dry. Combine rosemary, sage, and butter for herb crust. Salt to taste. Work butter under turkey skin and massage on outside of skin. Tie legs over breast. Gravy Put the onions, carrots, celery, garlic, apples, bay leaves, cinnamon stick and thyme in a roasting pan and season with salt. Arrange the turkey on top of the veggies and refrigerate overnight UNCOVERED! Yes, that's right, uncovered. This will help the skin dry out and become really brown and crispy. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Put 2 cups chicken stock and 1 cup apple cider in the bottom of the roasting pan. Roast until skin gets brown, about 40 minutes. Lower the oven heat to 350 degrees F for the remainder of the cooking time. Baste the turkey every 30 minutes or so and add more stock to the roasting pan, if needed. Cook about 17 minutes per pound. Once it gets to the proper color, tent the turkey with aluminum foil to prevent it from getting too dark. Cook until meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F. Remove from roasting pan to a cutting board and let rest for at least least 30 minutes. Cover loosely with aluminum foil. Strain all the veggies over a bowl to separate them from the stock/mixture. Discard the veggies. Skim off the fat and add it to the roasting pan. This is the fat for the roux. Put the roasting pan over 2 burners and over a low heat and whisk in the flour. Cook until the mixture looks like wet sand, about 4 to 5 minutes. Slowly whisk in the remaining 1 cup apple cider, remaining chicken stock and the stock/cider mixture. Cook until the mixture has thickened and reached a gravy consistency. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Pour into a serving pitcher or bowl.
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abdohimo Abdo
[email protected]This recipe is now my go-to for Thanksgiving.
Tulgaa Elliot
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family. The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the gravy was delicious.
Nikita Kleymenov
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The turkey was the best I've ever had.
A.R Ashik Official
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the gravy was perfect.
Laurie Breen
[email protected]The turkey was delicious and the gravy was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Gamingwithbloxy
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the turkey turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making it again.
Rija Kashif Ahmed Mushtaq
[email protected]I've made this recipe for the past three Thanksgivings and it's always a hit. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the gravy is delicious.
BM Alex Rafi
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for Thanksgiving. The turkey was cooked to perfection and the gravy was the perfect accompaniment.
Ikechukwu Nwosisi
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of turkey, but I'm so glad I did. The turkey was delicious and the gravy was amazing.
Stanley Otieno
[email protected]This was the best turkey I've ever had. The brine made the meat so moist and tender, and the herb crust was flavorful and crispy.
lemon Sarkar
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe was a game-changer. The brine and herb crust made all the difference.
Alkasim Abdurrahman
[email protected]This recipe was amazing! The turkey was so moist and flavorful, and the herb crust was the perfect touch. Even my picky eaters loved it.
Only Jutt
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's my go-to recipe for Thanksgiving.
Mary E Flynn
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the gravy was delicious. I can't wait to make it again next year.
Meerbaz Khan
[email protected]The brine and herb crust were easy to make and the turkey cooked evenly. I'll definitely be making this again.
Maya Bailey
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out perfectly. It was the best turkey I've ever had.
Tijani Tijani
[email protected]I've never been a fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The brine made the meat so moist and flavorful, and the herb crust was crispy and delicious.
NANTEZA SHAMIM
[email protected]This turkey was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The brine and herb crust gave it so much flavor, and the apple cider gravy was the perfect finishing touch.