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Brined Thanksgiving Turkey

Brined Thanksgiving Turkey

Cost $40, save $60

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  • 4,320 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $40

INGREDIENTS

  • Brine Ingredients

    • 4 containers (32 ounces each) chicken broth
    • 1 cup apple juice
    • 1 cup light brown sugar
    • 🧂 1 cup kosher salt
    • 2 tablespoons dried sage
    • 4 peppercorns
    • 🍎 4 red apples, halved
    • 🧄 5 cloves garlic, crushed
    • 10 pounds ice cubes

  • Turkey Ingredients

    • 1 (20 pound) whole turkey, thawed, neck and giblets removed
    • 🍎 3 apples, cored and quartered
    • 🧅 1 onion, cut into 8 wedges
    • 🧄 3 cloves garlic
    • 6 fresh sage leaves
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil

STEPS

1

Gather all ingredients.

2

Combine chicken broth, apple juice, brown sugar, salt, dried sage, peppercorns, apple halves, and crushed garlic in a large stock pot. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar and salt, then remove from heat.

3

Transfer the hot liquid to a large food-safe container half-filled with ice and stir until completely cooled.

4

Place the turkey breast-down into the brine and ensure it's fully submerged. Allow it to brine for 24–36 hours, adding ice as needed to keep cold.

5

Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C).

6

Remove turkey from brine, rinse thoroughly with cold water, and pat dry with paper towels.

7

Stuff the turkey cavity with apple quarters, onion wedges, garlic cloves, and fresh sage leaves.

8

Place the turkey on a shallow roasting pan and coat the skin lightly with olive oil.

9

Roast the turkey at 500°F for 30 minutes to brown the skin.

10

Lower the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C), cover the turkey with aluminum foil, and roast until fully cooked, approximately 6 hours.

11

Rest the turkey under aluminum foil for 10-15 minutes before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

1320

Calories

  • 155
    Protein
  • 36
    Carbs
  • 57
    Fats

💡 Keep the brine cold to prevent bacterial growth; continuously add ice.You can adjust the brine with different herbs or fruits for additional flavor.Covering the turkey with foil ensures moisture retention during long roasting.