BRINED WHOLE TURKEY
When was the last time you truly enjoyed your holiday turkey? If it's been a while, we suggest you give your regular recipe a rest and try out this whole turkey instead. As you might have noticed (from its 100-plus, five-star ratings), it's been helping home cooks master succulent and tender-to-the-bone turkeys for decades now. And its success is nearly guaranteed-a bold promise, yes, but we'll stand behind it. The reason this recipe turns out time after time is because it uses the brining technique. Brining, in this case, wet brining, involves soaking the bird in a simple solution of salt and water for an extended period of time (8 to 12 hours) prior to roasting. The soak breaks down tough muscle tissue and infuses the meat with flavor. So when we say you don't have to suffer lackluster turkey again, it's not a false promise, all you have to do is make this fan-favorite recipe. Our guess is that you'll never go back to your old standard.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 12h30m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix cold water and salt in a large clean bucket or stockpot (noncorrosive); stir until salt is dissolved. Add turkey. Cover and refrigerate 8 to 12 hours.
- Heat oven to 325°F. Remove turkey from brine; discard brine. Thoroughly rinse turkey under cool running water, gently rubbing outside and inside of turkey to release salt. Pat skin and both interior cavities dry with paper towels.
- Fasten neck skin to back of turkey with skewer. Fold wings across back of turkey so tips are touching. Toss onion, carrot, celery and thyme with 1 tablespoon of the melted butter; place in turkey cavity.
- Place turkey, breast side down, on rack in large shallow roasting pan. Brush entire back side of turkey with 1 tablespoon melted butter. Turn turkey over. Brush entire breast side of turkey with remaining 1 tablespoon melted butter. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of inside thigh and does not touch bone. (Do not add water or cover turkey.)
- Roast uncovered 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours, brushing twice with pan drippings during last 30 minutes of roasting.
- Turkey is done when thermometer reads 165°F and drumsticks move easily when lifted or twisted. If a meat thermometer is not used, begin testing for doneness after about 3 hours. When turkey is done, place on warm platter and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm. Let stand about 15 minutes for easiest carving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 325, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 47 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 620 mg
BRINED AND ROASTED WHOLE TURKEY
No dish has more riding on its success than the holiday turkey. Brining locks in a turkey's natural juices, so it won't dry out during the roasting process, ensuring the perfect centerpiece for a flavorful feast.
Provided by Morton
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips
Time 13h20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Overnight Brine: Combine Morton®Kosher Salt and sugar in cool water in a large, clean stockpot until completely dissolved. Place the whole turkey in the brine until completely submerged. Cover and refrigerate overnight, up to 14 hours. Remove the turkey from the brine, rinse inside and out under cool running water for several minutes to remove all traces of salt; pat dry with paper towel.
- 4-5 hour Brine: To brine your turkey in less time (4-5 hours), use 2 cups of Morton®Coarse Kosher Salt and two cups of sugar. Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 5 hours.
- To Roast: Mix the softened butter with the pepper. Place turkey on rack in roasting pan. Rub the seasoned butter under the skin. Brush the skin with the melted butter. Pour the 1 cup liquid (wine, broth or water) over the pan bottom to prevent drippings from burning. Roast turkey at 450 degrees F for 25 minutes, baste and then rotate the roasting pan. Continue roasting until the skin turns golden brown, an additional 25 minutes; baste again. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F; continue to roast, basting and rotating the pan once about halfway through cooking, until the minimum internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Remove the turkey from the oven. Let stand 20 minutes before carving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 984.6 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 341.8 mg, Fat 46.9 g, Protein 108.9 g, SaturatedFat 16.8 g, Sodium 9504.4 mg, Sugar 20.2 g
BRINED AND ROASTED WHOLE TURKEY
Make and share this Brined and Roasted Whole Turkey recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Joanie Grow
Categories Whole Turkey
Time 9h
Yield 12-15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- To Brine: Combine Kosher Salt and sugar in cool water in a large, clean stockpot until completely dissolved.
- Place the whole turkey in the brine until completely submerged.
- Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 5 hours.
- Remove the turkey from the brine, rinse inside and out under cool running water for several minutes to remove all traces of salt; pat dry with paper towel.
- To Roast: Mix the softened butter with the pepper.
- Place turkey on rack in roasting pan.
- Rub the seasoned butter under the skin.
- Brush the skin with the melted butter.
- Pour the 1 cup liquid (wine, broth or water) over the pan bottom to prevent drippings from burning.
- Roast turkey at 450° F.
- ,for 25 minutes, baste and then rotate the roasting pan.
- Continue roasting until the skin turns golden brown, an additional 25 minutes; baste again.
- Reduce oven temperature to 325° F; continue to roast, basting and rotating the pan once about halfway through cooking, until the*internal temperature reaches 170° F.
- ,for turkey breast meat and 180° F.
- ,for turkey thigh meat.
- Remove the turkey from the oven.
- Let stand 20 minutes before carving.
- Tips:*Internal temperature guidelines courtesy of USDA Food Safety Facts.
- Do NOT brine turkey if it includes?
- basting?
- liquids that contain salt.
- If pressed for time, use twice as much salt and sugar in the brine and cut soaking time to just 2 hours.
- If you purchase a turkey with a pop-up timer, leave it in place and ignore it.
- If removed, the timer will leave a gaping hole for juices to escape.
- Serves: 10 to 12.
- Preparation Time: 5 hours.
- Recipe by Morton Salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 939.8, Fat 44.1, SaturatedFat 15.1, Cholesterol 329.1, Sodium 19171.8, Carbohydrate 33.9, Sugar 33.5, Protein 92.8
BRINED SMOKED TURKEY
Provided by Food Network
Time 52m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Mix salt, brown sugar, vegetable stock, apple cider vinegar, pickling spice, onion, carrot, peppercorns and bay leaves in a stockpot and bring to a boil until sugar and salt is well dissolved. Remove from heat and cool. In large pot or ice chest, add stockpot mixture to ice and cold water. Submerge turkey. Brine for 4 to 6 hours.
- Remove turkey from brine and dry well. Combine Worcestershire sauce and kitchen bouquet browning sauce together and brush on skin of turkey. Rub salt, pepper and paprika onto turkey skin. Stuff inside of turkey with orange quarters and tie legs together.
- Smoke turkey in smoker set to 250 degrees for about 7 hours. Checking internal temperature to be 170 degrees. Remove and let rest for 45 minutes.
BEST BRINED TURKEY
This is the most moist and juicey turkey I have ever had in my life! I heard about brining turkeys on the food network and just knew I had to try it. So I made this recipe, and did. All I can say is that it's fabulous, and I know you will think so to. Thank you for trying it. ENJOY!
Provided by MizEmerilLagasse
Categories Poultry
Time P1DT4h
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large pot stir together the stock, water, brown sugar, salt, all spice, black pepper, cinnamon, and thyme Bring to a boil, turn to medium heat and let simmer for 5 minutes Remove from heat and cool completely, no cheating now!
- Place the turkey in a clean 5 gallon bucket and pour the brine over it Cover and let sit over night Flip the turkey in the morning, a few hours before cooking After the turkey is done in the brine, remove it from the brine and place it in its baking pan On a microwave safe plat, place the red, onions, cinnamon sticks, and thyme or rosemary Sprinkle with about 1/4 cup water and microwave on high for 7 minutes Place the apple, onions, cinnamon sticks, and thyme or rosemary inside the turkey Inject the turkey with the butter, optional Preheat oven to 500F, yes I know it's high, but trust me Cook the turkey for 30 minutes or until it is browned Cover with heavy duty foil and turn the oven down to 350F Bake for 2 1/2-3 hours more or until the turkey has reached an internal temperature of 161F.
- Remove turkey form the oven and allow to sit for 20 minutes or so before carving.
- **Youcan infuse the injection butter with garlic cloves, thyme, rosemary, pepper corns, or cinnamon sticks by just slowly melt it in a small sauce pan with one of those choices in it.
- Just remember to strain before injecting.
- Serving Suggestions: Mashed potatoes, corn, biscuits, corn bread, peas, or just bread.
BUTTERMILK-BRINED TURKEY
Marinating turkey in a buttermilk brine is the way to go for the most tender and flavorful turkey. Even the leftover white meat stays moist when reheated.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Whole Turkey Recipes
Time P1DT4h35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine water, salt, parsley, coriander, peppercorns, mustard seeds, garlic powder, and bay leaves in a large stockpot and bring to a boil. Boil until salt has dissolved, about 2 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes. Stir in buttermilk.
- Rinse turkey in cold water. Place in a brining bag and pour buttermilk brine over the top. Refrigerate for 24 hours, turning occasionally.
- Discard the brine and rinse turkey thoroughly in cold water. Pat turkey dry with paper towels and place breast side-up in a roasting pan. Rub butter over all of the skin and let turkey sit for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cook turkey until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 3 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 770.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Cholesterol 279.4 mg, Fat 35.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 97.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 396.6 mg, Sugar 8 g
BRINED TURKEY RECIPE
Use our Brined Turkey Recipe to make a delicious Thanksgiving turkey! Once you try this Brined Turkey Recipe, you may never go back to unbrined again. Try our Brined Turkey Recipe today.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Thanksgiving Recipes
Time 11h20m
Yield 22 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook 1 qt. (4 cups) water, sugar, salt, vinegar and pepper in saucepan on medium heat 10 min. or until sugar and salt are dissolved, stirring occasionally. Pour into plastic container large enough to hold brining liquid and turkey. Add remaining water. Cool completely.
- Remove and discard neck and giblets from turkey cavities.
- Add turkey to brining liquid; cover. Refrigerate at least 10 hours or up to 24 hours. Remove turkey from liquid; rinse well with cold water. Pat dry with paper towels. Cook as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 155 mg, Sodium 650 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 40 g
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