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Apple Cider Brined Turkey Recipe

Apple Cider Brined Turkey Recipe

Brined turkeys make the most sumptuous dish. Try out this easy apple cider-brined turkey recipe for the best-tasting turkey ever!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 8 hours
Total Time 1 day 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 157 kcal

Equipment

  • Stockpot
  • Ladle
  • Roasting Pan
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Ingredients
  

Brine

  • 1 8 lb. Whole Turkey, giblets removed
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 Orange, quartered
  • 32 ounce Apple Cider
  • 6 cups Water
  • 1 cup Kosher Salt
  • 4 Cinnamon Sticks
  • 4 sprigs Fresh Rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon Whole Clove
  • 1 teaspoon Whole Peppercorns

Roasting

  • 1 Red Onion, cut into large wedges
  • 1 Apple, quartered
  • 1 Garlic, halved
  • 6 tablespoon Melted Butter
  • Kosher Salt
  • Ground Black Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Take a stockpot and place it over medium heat. Add water and all of the brine ingredients except turkey to a boil.
  • Let the mix boil until sugar and salt are dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
  • Place the turkey in the stock pot and make sure it's completely covered. Refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 400° and remove the turkey from the brine. Pat dry the turkey using paper towels and stuff the cavity with red onion, apple, and garlic.
  •  Season the turkey with salt and pepper and brush it with melted butter.
  • Tie the turkey legs together and place them on a roasting rack over a large roasting pan.
  • Roast until the turkey turns golden in color and the thickest part of the thigh reads 165°. It should take 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours to cook.
  • Let the turkey cool for 15-20 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 14225mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 322IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 1mg
Keyword Apple Cider Brined Turkey Recipe, Main Course, Turkey
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