Cider-Brined-and-Glazed Turkey Recipe

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  1. For brine: Simmer 1 quart apple cider, salt, allspice, and bay leaves in 20-quart pot 5 minutes, stirring often. Cool completely. Add remaining 3 quarts cider and 4 quarts water. Place turkey in brine. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  2. Drain turkey and rinse. Arrange on several layers of paper towels in roasting pan. Refrigerate uncovered overnight.
  3. For broth: Simmer all ingredients in large saucepan 30 minutes. Strain sage broth into bowl.
  4. For glaze: Boil cider in saucepan until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 15 minutes. Whisk in butter. Cool completely.
  5. Set rack at lowest position in oven; preheat to 350°F. Remove paper towels from roasting pan. Pat main and neck cavities of turkey dry; stuff loosely with stuffing. Place turkey in pan, tuck wings under, and tie legs together loosely.
  6. Roast turkey 1 hour. Brush with some of glaze. Roast until beginning to brown, about 1 hour. Cover with foil. Roast until thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 175°F, brushing with glaze every 30 minutes and adding up to 1 cup water to pan if drippings begin to burn, about 3 hours longer. Transfer turkey to platter; tent with foil. Let stand 30 minutes.
  7. For gravy: Pour pan juices into large measuring cup. Spoon off fat. Reserve 3 tablespoons fat and degreased juices. Pour sage broth into roasting pan. Bring to boil, scraping up browned bits. Combine flour, sage leaves, and reserved 3 tablespoons fat in heavy large saucepan; stir over medium heat 1 minute. Whisk in broth from roasting pan and reserved pan juices. Add applejack and cream and boil until gravy thickens slightly, whisking often, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Strain into sauceboat. Serve turkey with gravy.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1339.17 Kcal (5607 kJ)
Calories from fat 456.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 50.69g 78%
Cholesterol 557.6mg 186%
Sodium 4147.91mg 173%
Potassium 2255.71mg 48%
Total Carbs 58.1g 19%
Sugars 47.67g 191%
Dietary Fiber 2.52g 10%
Protein 167.17g 334%
Vitamin C 9.2mg 15%
Iron 7.9mg 44%
Calcium 181.1mg 18%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 84.87 Kcal (355 kJ)
Calories from fat 28.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.21g 78%
Cholesterol 35.34mg 186%
Sodium 262.89mg 173%
Potassium 142.96mg 48%
Total Carbs 3.68g 19%
Sugars 3.02g 191%
Dietary Fiber 0.16g 10%
Protein 10.6g 334%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 15%
Iron 0.5mg 44%
Calcium 11.5mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 30.5
    Points
  • 34
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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