CIDER-BRINED TURKEY WITH STAR ANISE AND CINNAMON
"Brining the turkey overnight keeps it moist and seasons the interior of the meat," says Lo. "The ingredients, except the cider, are classic 'red-cooking' flavorings used in Chinese cooking to braise and glaze meats like pork or duck." Tent the turkey-especially the wings-with foil if it darkens too quickly while roasting.
Provided by Anita Lo
Categories turkey Thanksgiving Dinner Fall Cinnamon Bon Appétit Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Kosher
Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring 2 quarts cider, 1 cup salt, and the next 10 ingredients to a boil in a very large (16-quart) pot, stirring to dissolve salt and sugar. Let cool to room temperature. Stir in 1 1/2 gallons cold water. Add turkey to brine and press down to submerge. Cover; refrigerate overnight.
- Remove turkey from brine and pat dry with paper towels; discard brine. Season lightly inside and out with salt and pepper. Place turkey, breast side up, on a rack set in a large heavy roasting pan and tie legs together with kitchen twine. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine the remaining 1 cup of cider and 3 cups water in roasting pan. Scatter apples around. Brush turkey with butter. Flip breast side down.
- Roast turkey, breast side down, basting occasionally, for 1 hour. Using paper towels, flip turkey. Roast, basting occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 165°F, 1-1 1/2 hours longer. transfer turkey to a platter. Let rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.
- Meanwhile, strain the juices from the roasting pan into a saucepan, reserving apples. Simmer over medium heat until juices have thickened, about 10 minutes. Serve the cider jus alongside the turkey and apples and garnish with extra star anise pods and cinnamon sticks.
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Mercy Killer yt
[email protected]I'm allergic to cinnamon. Can I substitute another spice?
Dickson
[email protected]This recipe seems like it would take a lot of time. Is it worth it?
Oghosa Aikodon
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, but this recipe sounds so good that I might have to make an exception.
Nkumbwi Zulu
[email protected]I'm not sure about the cider brine. Has anyone tried it without the cider?
Adnan Tullah Adnan Tullah
[email protected]This recipe looks delicious. I'm going to make it for my next dinner party.
Hania Gull
[email protected]Thanks for sharing this recipe! I can't wait to try it.
md abdul wahab
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again next year.
Mateu Hangoh
[email protected]I've tried many different turkey recipes over the years, but this one is definitely my favorite. It's so easy to make, and the results are always amazing.
Life With The Harris’
[email protected]I made this recipe for Christmas dinner, and it was a huge success. The turkey was perfectly cooked, and the gravy was delicious.
Akhil Rashid
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The cider brine made the turkey really moist and flavorful.
aayusha tamang
[email protected]This recipe is perfect for a special occasion dinner. It's sure to impress your guests.
Sajid Abdullah
[email protected]The star anise and cinnamon add a really nice touch to this recipe. They give the turkey a warm, inviting flavor.
Karrie Guarnaccia
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses cider brine. It gives the turkey a really unique flavor.
Shuliman khan
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow, even for a beginner cook. I was able to make it without any problems.
Ridoy Sutradhar
[email protected]I made this recipe for Thanksgiving dinner, and it was a hit! Everyone loved the turkey, and I got so many compliments.
Karisha Dorris
[email protected]This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. The cider brine makes the turkey so moist and flavorful, and the star anise and cinnamon add a delicious warmth.
904.nelson
[email protected]I've been making this recipe for years, and it never disappoints. The turkey always comes out perfectly cooked, and the gravy is amazing.
Interweb Xplorer
[email protected]This was my first time brining a turkey, and I was really happy with the results. The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the cider brine gave it a nice, subtle sweetness.