GARLIC HERB-BRINED TURKEY

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Find out just how delicious a turkey can be with our Garlic-Herb Brined Turkey recipe. Our Garlic-Herb Brined Turkey gets its delicious flavor from a combination of rosemary, parsley, garlic and zesty Italian dressing.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Thanksgiving Recipes

Time 11h10m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 fresh turkey (12 lb.)
3 qt. (12 cups) water
1 cup kosher salt
12 cloves garlic, lightly crushed
1 small onion, sliced
8 sprigs fresh parsley
4 sprigs fresh rosemary
4 bay leaves
1 gal. (4 qt.) ice water
1 bottle (16 oz.) KRAFT Tuscan House Italian Dressing
1/4 cup butter

Steps:

  • Remove neck and giblets from turkey cavities; discard or reserve for another use. Place turkey in plastic brining bag or turkey-size oven bag.
  • Bring 3 qt. water, salt, garlic, onions and herbs to boil in 8-qt. stockpot on high heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Add ice water and dressing; stir until ice is melted. Slowly pour over turkey in bag; tightly close bag. Refrigerate at least 8 hours or up to 16 hours.
  • Remove turkey from bag; discard bag and brine. Pat turkey dry with paper towels. Let stand at room temperature 30 min.
  • Heat oven to 425ºF. Place turkey on rack in roasting pan sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 20 min. Reduce oven temperature to 375ºF. Melt butter; brush onto turkey.
  • Bake 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until turkey is done (165ºF). Transfer to cutting board; tent with foil. Let stand 15 min. before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 255 mg, Sodium 8260 mg, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fiber 0.8377 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 70 g

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