GRILLED APPLE-BRINED TURKEY
Producing a juicy, amber-colored turkey infused with flavor is possible with this apple juice turkey brine. You won't regret planning for the long marinating time. This tasty turkey is worth every minute. -Trudy Williams, Shannonville, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h30m
Yield 14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- To make the brine, in a large kettle, combine the first 7 ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until salt and sugar are dissolved. Stir in oranges. Remove from the heat. Add cold water to cool the brine to room temperature., Remove giblets from turkey (discard or save for another use). Place a turkey-sized oven roasting bag inside a second roasting bag; add turkey. Carefully pour cooled brine into bag. Squeeze out as much air as possible; seal bags and turn to coat. Place in a roasting pan or other large container. Refrigerate for 18-24 hours, turning occasionally., Prepare grill for indirect heat. Drain turkey, discarding brine. Rinse turkey under cold water; pat dry. Rub oil over skin. Skewer turkey openings; tie drumsticks together., Place breast side up on a rack in a disposable foil roasting pan. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 30-40 minutes. Tent turkey with foil; grill, covered, until a thermometer reads 165°, 2-1/2 to 3 hours longer. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes before carving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 473 calories, Fat 23g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 210mg cholesterol, Sodium 213mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 62g protein.
APPLE SPICE TURKEY BRINE
Give your turkey extra flavor with a spiced apple brine, flavored with fruit juice and spices. Brine the turkey for 24 hours for the best results.
Provided by Derrick Riches
Categories Entree Dinner Spice Mix Ingredient
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Pour apple and orange juice into a large pot over medium heat. Add the salt, brown sugar , cloves, and nutmeg.
- Bring to a boil, and then simmer for 15 minutes over medium heat until salt and sugar are completely dissolved.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature (at least 40 to 60 minutes). After the mixture has sufficiently cooled, add the cold water.
- Place poultry in a large plastic container or a large stockpot. Pour the brine over top . Brine poultry covered for at least 1 hour per pound in the refrigerator.
- Thoroughly rinse all the brine from the turkey before cooking. Pat turkey dry inside and out and apply with rub of choice. Cook meat as directed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 kcal, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 6074 mg, Sugar 45 g, Fat 1 g, ServingSize 2 gallons (1 portion), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
APPLE CIDER TURKEY BRINE
Delicious apple cider brining liquid for turkey. Brined turkeys tend to shorten your roasting time by about half an hour. But be sure your bird cooks to an internal temperature of 180 degrees when tested through the thigh. Season and roast according to any of your favorite recipes.
Provided by AngelinaLaRue
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine 4 cups water, apple cider, kosher salt, sage, rosemary, thyme, and peppercorns together in a large stockpot. Bring to a boil; cook and stir brine until the salt is just dissolved. Remove from heat; add ice cubes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 23.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 7607.7 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
APPLE AND HERB BRINE FOR TURKEY
A mixture of sweet and savory flavors makes this brine a good choice for preparing the holiday turkey. The Herbs De Provence really adds some depth to the brine. It enhances the taste of the bird without overpowering. Make sure that you rinse the turkey well after brining to remove excess salt.
Provided by bakedapple42
Categories Whole Turkey
Time 35m
Yield 1 pot full of brine, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients (except olive oil and butter) in a large pot and bring to a boil.
- Turn off heat and let the brine cool completely.
- Place a cleaned turkey (giblets removed) breast-side down into the brine. You can brine it right in the pot if it fits, or in a brining bag.
- Refridgerate turkey in brine for 16 - 24 hours.
- Remove turkey from brine and rinse really well to remove excess salt from surface of the bird. (All the good brine flavor will be inside the meat).
- Pat your turkey dry with paper towels and brush a mixture of olive oil and butter all over your bird.
- Roast your turkey according to your directions. (I roast mine in a roasting bag.).
HONEY-APPLE TURKEY BRINE
Go the extra mile by brining your turkey overnight in this lightly sweetened brine. You'll end up with the juiciest, most flavorful turkey ever and maybe even a bellyache from eating too much! The brine also works well on chicken. This makes enough for a 14- to 16-pound turkey.
Provided by France C
Time 1h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Pour water into a large stockpot and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Add salt and honey and stir to dissolve. Remove pot from the heat and stir in apple slices, onion, garlic, bay leaves, rosemary, thyme, sage, and peppercorns. Let brine cool to room temperature. You can set the pot in a sink full of ice water to speed up the cooling process.
- Stir in apple cider, ice, and apple cider vinegar. Allow brine to fully chill to 40 degrees Fahrenheit (4 degrees C), or colder, before using.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.8 calories, Carbohydrate 49.4 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 7616.8 mg, Sugar 44.6 g
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