MAPLE BRINED TURKEY

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This recipe is off of the foodnetwork.com site. I have made a maple brined turkey before and it was absolutely delicious. Not sweet, not salty but very moist. Posted this recipe so I wouldn't lose it again!

Provided by wirkwoman1

Categories     Whole Turkey

Time 3h15m

Yield 15-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 quarts water
2 cups kosher salt
2 cups maple syrup
2 bunches fresh thyme
6 bay leaves
4 large garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
3 tablespoons black peppercorns
1 (20 lb) whole turkey

Steps:

  • Place all the ingredients, except the turkey, in a large pot and bring to a boil, stirring until the salt dissolves. Remove from the heat and let cool.
  • Line a large stockpot with an unscented garbage bag and put the turkey into the pot. Pour the cooled brine over the bird, close and seal the bag, and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Remove the turkey from the brine, dry well, and discard the brine.
  • Roast the turkey as you normally would, approximately 15 minutes a pound. Let stand for 30 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 823.3, Fat 35.6, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 301, Sodium 15398.2, Carbohydrate 29.6, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 25.4, Protein 90.7

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