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Recipe taken from www.delish.com
RECIPE
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE BRINE
2 qt. apple cider,
6 c. water
1 c. kosher salt,
1/4 c. packed brown sugar,
4 cinnamon sticks, 3 sprigs
fresh rosemary, 1 orange,
quartered,
1 tsp. whole cloves,
1 tsp. whole peppercorns,
1 (8-lb.) whole turkey, giblets
removed
FOR ROASTING
1 red onion, cut into large
wedges
,1 apple, quartered,
1 head garlic, halved ,Kosher
salt ,
Freshly ground black pepper,
6 tbsp. melted butter
Apple Cider Brined Turkey
Directions.
The night before you plan to cook your turkey, make brine. In
a large pot over medium heat, bring all of the brine ingredients
except turkey to a boil and let boil until sugar and salt are
dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool to room
temperature.
Place turkey in a brine bag or in a stock pot big enough to hold
your turkey and pour brine over turkey, making sure it’s
completely covered. Refrigerate overnight.
Preheat oven to 400°. Remove turkey from brine and pat dry
with paper towels. Stuff cavity with red onion, apple, and
garlic. Season bird all over with salt and pepper and brush
with melted butter. Tie legs together with kitchen twine.
Place turkey on a roasting rack over a large roasting pan.
Roast until golden and thickest part of thigh reads 165°, 1 hour
30 minutes to 2 hours.
Let cool 15 minutes before slicing.
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