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Cider-Brined Turkey with Star Anise and Cinnamon Recipe

Cider-Brined Turkey with Star Anise and Cinnamon Recipe

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Cider-Brined Turkey with Star Anise and Cinnamon

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118

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 quarts plus 1 cup apple cider
1 cup kosher salt plus more
1 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup (packed) light brown sugar
16 whole black peppercorns
8 whole star anise pods plus more for garnish
6 garlic cloves, smashed
6 scallions, white parts only, trimmed , split lengthwise
6 1/4 - thick slices unpeeled ginger
5 dried shiitake mushrooms
2 3 -4 cinnamon sticks plus more

Directions:

Bring 2 quarts cider, 1 cup salt, and the next 10 ingredients to a boil in a very large (16-quart) pot, stirring to dissolve salt and sugar. Let cool to room temperature. Stir in 1 1/2 gallons cold water. Add turkey to brine and press down to submerge. Cover; refrigerate overnight.
Remove turkey from brine and pat dry with paper towels; discard brine. Season lightly inside and out with salt and pepper. Place turkey, breast side up, on a rack set in a large heavy roasting pan and tie legs together with kitchen twine. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine the remaining 1 cup of cider and 3 cups water in roasting pan. Scatter apples around. Brush turkey with butter. Flip breast side down.
Roast turkey, breast side down, basting occasionally, for 1 hour. Using paper towels, flip turkey. Roast, basting occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 165°F, 1-1 1/2 hours longer. transfer turkey to a platter. Let rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.
Meanwhile, strain the juices from the roasting pan into a saucepan, reserving apples. Simmer over medium heat until juices have thickened, about 10 minutes. Serve the cider jus alongside the turkey and apples and garnish with extra star anise pods and cinnamon sticks.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	118.21 Kcal (495 kJ)
Calories from fat	0.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.05g	0%
Sodium	4158.82mg	173%
Potassium	351.61mg	7%
Total Carbs	27.26g	9%
Sugars	21.66g	87%
Dietary Fiber	0.84g	3%
Protein	3.66g	7%
Vitamin C	4.3mg	7%
Iron	0.8mg	4%
Calcium	34.8mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	49.68 Kcal (208 kJ)
Calories from fat	0.19 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.02g	0%
Sodium	1747.96mg	173%
Potassium	147.78mg	7%
Total Carbs	11.46g	9%
Sugars	9.1g	87%
Dietary Fiber	0.35g	3%
Protein	1.54g	7%
Vitamin C	1.8mg	7%
Iron	0.3mg	4%
Calcium	14.6mg	3%

* 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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