APPLE BRINED TURKEY

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Categories     turkey     Roast     Thanksgiving     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 9

18 - 20 lb Turkey
2 quarts apple juice
1 lb brown sugar
1 cup kosher salt
3 Oranges quartered
4 oz ginger thinly sliced
15 Cloves (whole)
6 Bay Leaves
6 Garlic Cloves crushed

Steps:

  • Bring apple cider to near boil and dissolve salt and sugar. Add remaining ingredients and allow to simmer about 10 minutes. Remove brine from heat and allow to cool completely. Place turkey in brine and place in cooler for 24 hours. Turning once after 12 hours. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Remove turkey from brine and pat dry. Place in foil roasting pan breast up. At 40 minutes cover wings and drumsticks with foil. at 1 hour and 30 minutes cover entire bird with foil. Roast 12-14 minutes per pound.

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