SPICY BRINED TURKEY
If you want a tender, juicy turkey without all of the basting, this spicy brined turkey is the thing for you.
Provided by Andrea Parker
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Whole Turkey Recipes
Time 10h10m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine chicken stock, salt, brown sugar, onion, pepper flakes, cinnamon sticks, peppercorns, allspice berries, and candied ginger in a large stockpot over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Stir until sugar and salt have dissolved, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, cool to room temperature, and refrigerate brine until thoroughly chilled.
- Combine brine and ice water in a clean, food-grade, 5-gallon bucket. Place turkey in the brine, breast-side down. Cover and refrigerate (or set in a cool area like a basement) for 6 hours, turning turkey once halfway through.
- Set an oven rack to the lowest level and preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Place a roasting rack inside a wide, low pan.
- Remove turkey from brine and rinse inside and out with cold water. Discard brine. Place turkey on the roasting rack and pat dry with paper towels. Tuck back the wings and rub butter liberally over the entire bird.
- Roast turkey in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, insert a probe thermometer into the thickest part of the breast, and cover the breast with a double layer of aluminum foil.
- Return to the oven, reduce temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and cook until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 3 to 3 1/2 hours longer. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the oven, keep loosely covered, and allow to rest in a warm area for 15 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 789 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 286.1 mg, Fat 39.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 92.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.7 g, Sodium 7565.2 mg, Sugar 8.6 g
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rezia begum
[email protected]This turkey was a huge success! I brined it for 24 hours, and it was so juicy and flavorful.
Rafi Sikder
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The brine and cooking instructions were perfect, and the turkey was moist and flavorful.
Ryan KE
[email protected]This was the best turkey I've ever had. The brine made all the difference. I will definitely be making this recipe again next year.
Dexton Coffman
[email protected]This turkey was delicious! The brine gave it so much flavor, and the cooking instructions were perfect. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
ishmaeil smith
[email protected]I've made this recipe twice now, and it's always a hit. The brine really makes a difference in the flavor of the turkey, and the cooking instructions are spot-on. I highly recommend this recipe!
Maie Phillips
[email protected]This turkey was a huge success! I brined it for 24 hours, and it was so juicy and flavorful. The cooking instructions were perfect, and the turkey was cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe!
Rana Sageer
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The brine and cooking instructions were perfect, and the turkey was moist and flavorful. Even my kids loved it!
moon Anjum
[email protected]This was the best turkey I've ever had! The brine made all the difference. The turkey was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again next year.
Mirembe Angel
[email protected]This turkey was amazing! I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. The brine gave the turkey so much flavor, and the cooking instructions were perfect. The turkey was moist and juicy, and the skin was crispy and delicious. I will de
Victor Parra
[email protected]I've made this turkey twice now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The brine really makes a difference in the flavor of the meat, and the cooking instructions are spot-on. I highly recommend this recipe!
KS Academy KS Academy
[email protected]This spicy brined turkey was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The brine gave the turkey so much flavor, and the cooking instructions were perfect. The turkey was moist and juicy, and the skin was crispy and delicious.