GOOD EATS ROAST (BRINED) TURKEY
Steps:
- Combine the vegetable stock, salt, brown sugar, peppercorns, allspice berries, and candied ginger in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Stir occasionally to dissolve solids and bring to a boil. Then remove the brine from the heat, cool to room temperature, and refrigerate. Early on the day or the night before you'd like to eat: Combine the brine, water and ice in a trash bag and place in the the sink. Place the thawed turkey (with innards removed) breast side down in brine. If necessary, weigh down the bird to ensure it is fully immersed, cover with ice before going to bed for 8 to 16 hours, turning the bird once about half way through brining (or when you get up in the morning). Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Remove the bird from brine and rinse inside and out with cold water. Discard the brine. Place the bird on roasting rack inside a half sheet pan and pat dry with paper towels. Combine the apple, onion, cinnamon stick, and 1 cup of water in a microwave safe dish and microwave on high for 5 minutes. Add steeped aromatics to the turkey's cavity along with the rosemary and sage. Tuck the wings underneath the bird and coat the skin liberally with canola oil. Roast the turkey on lowest level of the oven at 500 degrees F for 30 minutes. Cover the breast with foil and reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F. cook breast to 161 degrees F. A 14 to 16 pound bird should require a total of 2 to 2 1/2 hours of roasting (17-19 pounds 3 to 3-1/2 hours). Let the turkey rest, loosely covered with foil or a large mixing bowl for 15 minutes before carving.
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Shahmeer Ahmed
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It was easy to follow and the turkey turned out perfect. My family loved it!
Heila Venter
[email protected]This turkey was a hit at my Thanksgiving dinner. The brine made the meat so juicy and tender. I will definitely be making this again next year.
Christian Unity Church International
[email protected]I've been using this recipe for years and it never disappoints. The turkey always turns out perfectly moist and flavorful. I highly recommend it!
Blue Flash Gamer :D
[email protected]This was the best turkey I've ever had. The brine really made a difference. The meat was so moist and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!
Jackson Eaves
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! The turkey was amazing and my family loved it. I will definitely be making this again next year.
Emerie Okoye
[email protected]This turkey was delicious! The brine gave it so much flavor and the meat was so tender. I would definitely make this again.
Batulu Bonina
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey came out perfect. The skin was crispy and the meat was moist and juicy. My guests raved about it!
Donovan Fugao
[email protected]This was my first time brining a turkey and it turned out great! The turkey was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be using this recipe again next year.
Umer Imran
[email protected]I've made this turkey twice now and it's always a hit. The brine really makes a difference - the meat is so juicy and tender. I highly recommend this recipe!
Jessica Albright
[email protected]This turkey was amazing! I brined it for 24 hours and then roasted it according to the recipe. The meat was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. My family loved it!