For best flavor and moist, juicy meat, brine the turkey for 36 to 48 hours. If you are planning to brine it in a cooler, plan on needing extra ice. Kosher salt is preferred in most brine recipes for its pure flavor and because it dissolves quickly.
Categories Citrus Poultry turkey Thanksgiving Fall Brine Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring 6 1/2 quarts water to boil in large pot. Remove from heat. Using vegetable peeler, remove peel from 3 lemons (yellow part only). Add peel, tea bags, and 6 rosemary sprigs to water; steep 20 minutes. Remove tea bags. Add salt and sugar; stir to dissolve. Stir in lemon juice. Cool to lukewarm. Add ice to reduce temperature to below 45°F.
- Place 1 roasting bag inside the second, forming 2 layers. Place inside large pot. Place turkey in roasting bags, breast side down. Pour brine over turkey. Tie bags tightly, eliminating any air pockets. Refrigerate 36 to 48 hours. Or, place bags into large cooler, pour brine over turkey, and tie bags securely. Pour ice over and around turkey in bags. Place lid securely on cooler. Check twice a day to ensure that turkey is covered with ice (some ice will melt). Remove top rack from grill. Place disposable aluminum baking pan in center of barbecue (if using 2-burner gas grill, place pan on 1 side of grill; if using 3-burner grill, place pan over center burner).
- Prepare barbecue (medium-low heat). If using charcoal grill, arrange coals on each side of aluminum baking pan, dividing equally. (You will need to add about 6 briquettes to each side of aluminum pan every 30 minutes to maintain temperature while cooking turkey.) If using 3-burner gas grill, light burner(s) on left and right, leaving center burner(s) off. If using 2-burner gas grill, light burner on side opposite disposable pan. Insert instant-read thermometer into top vent of grill. Maintain temperature at around 350°F.
- Drain turkey; discard brine. Pat turkey dry. Pierce 2 lemons all over with fork. Stuff turkey with lemons, 5 sprigs rosemary, celery, and onion. Tie legs together. Brush turkey all over with oil.
- Place turkey directly on grill above aluminum pan. Close grill. Adjust temperature to maintain 350��F. Roast turkey until thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 175°F, about 3 hours. Transfer turkey to platter. Tent with foil. Allow to rest 30 minutes before carving (internal temperature will rise 5 to 10 degrees). Serve with gravy.
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Nk Niloy
nn70@gmail.comThis is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and the results are amazing.
Liz 13
l@yahoo.comThis turkey was so moist and flavorful. I'm definitely going to make it again.
Idriisa Smart
i_s14@hotmail.comI've never had turkey this good before. The tea brine really made a difference.
Lithyalithya Lithya
lithyalithya_lithya45@aol.comThis recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making this turkey again next year.
Abdul Kallon
k_a@hotmail.frI'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect way to cook a turkey.
Marco Maley
maley.m36@aol.comThis turkey was a huge success at our Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone raved about it.
Maisie
maisie@aol.comI love that this recipe uses tea brine. It gives the turkey a really unique and delicious flavor.
Safdar Iqbal Safdar Iqbal
isafdar68@gmail.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The turkey is always moist and flavorful.
giggity gobbler
gobblergiggity15@gmail.comThis is the best turkey recipe I've ever had. The tea brine is a must!
Youssef Laanzour
yousseflaanzour47@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The tea brine and lemon gravy made the turkey so moist and flavorful.
clayton woods
clayton.woods73@hotmail.co.ukThis recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves turkey. It's so easy to make and the results are incredible.
sahin Khan
k-s@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out perfectly. I'm so impressed!
Oakley Rance
r_oakley@hotmail.comThis is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and the results are amazing.
Charlotte Lil
lil-charlotte51@yahoo.comI was skeptical about the tea brine, but I'm so glad I tried it. It gave the turkey such a unique and delicious flavor.
Ellie Harty
hellie@aol.comThis turkey was moist and flavorful. The tea brine really made a difference.
Qwd khan
khan-qwd78@gmail.comI love the combination of flavors in this dish. The tea brine and lemon gravy complement each other perfectly.
Timothy Jordan
timothy.jordan@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making this turkey again next year.
Kasongo Bweupe
kb33@yahoo.comThe tea brine is a game-changer! It really infused the turkey with flavor.
Mis Akhi
akhimis93@yahoo.comI've never cooked a turkey before, but this recipe made it easy. The instructions were clear and the turkey turned out perfectly.
Chuck Hayes
h-c@hotmail.frThis turkey was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The tea brine gave the meat a delicious flavor and the gravy was perfect.