TEA BRINED TURKEY
Steps:
- Bring the water to boil in a large pot and add the tea bags. Turn off the heat and let steep 10 minutes. Add the salt, honey and sugar, stirring until dissolved. Add onion, lemon, orange and pepper slices, peppercorns, bay leaves and garlic and let cool completely and then refrigerate until very cold. Place the turkey in the brining bag, pour the brine over it, seal it off well. You can either place in a large pot and refrigerate or use a small cooler and pack with ice. Brine for at least 18 hours, up to 36. Massage the turkey through the bag ~8 - 10 hours. Remove from the brine, rinse well, and pat dry. (optional: remove the aromatics from the brine, rinse and lightly place in cavity -- do not stuff!) Preheat oven to 450. Tie the legs together, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with black pepper. Roast 20- 30 minutes at high heat* and then reduce the temp to 325 - 350F, roasting for ~2 - 3 hours, until a thermometer inserted into the thigh reads 160F. (About 20 minutes per pound at 350F, extend the time for a lower temp). Let rest for 15 minutes before carving. *Keep an eye on your turkey during the initial high heat phase -- the sugar in the brine means that the turkey will brown quickly. Deglaze pan with a splash of dry vermouth, add stock. Thicken as needed for gravy.
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Rj Anggur
[email protected]Two thumbs up for this recipe! The tea brine made the turkey so flavorful and moist. It was a hit with my family and friends.
Aasfii Baloch
[email protected]This was the best turkey I've ever had! The brine made it so tender and juicy. I'll definitely be making this again next year.
Omowumi Adebayo
[email protected]I'm not a fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The tea brine made the turkey so flavorful and moist. I'll definitely be making this again.
X Plode - Boom!!!
[email protected]5 stars for this recipe! The turkey was perfect. The brine made all the difference.
Fadumo Ciid
[email protected]This turkey was a showstopper! The brine made the meat so moist and flavorful. I would highly recommend this recipe.
Wifekali Lama
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. The tea-brined turkey was a huge success at my Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone loved it!
Hindia Yussuf
[email protected]Two thumbs up for this recipe! The tea brine made the turkey so flavorful and juicy. It was a hit with my family and friends.
Preston Aspeling
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the gravy was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again next year.
Santino Kaplan
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about brining a turkey in tea, but I'm so glad I tried it. The turkey was amazing! The brine gave it a unique and delicious flavor.
Cliff Kobele
[email protected]This was the best turkey I've ever had! The brine made all the difference. The meat was so tender and juicy.
Ricadovidaivas Rivas
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The tea brine made the turkey so flavorful and moist. I'll definitely be making this again.
Kibirango Paddy
[email protected]This tea-brined turkey was a total game-changer! The brine gave the meat so much flavor, and the turkey was so moist and juicy. I've never had turkey this good before.