Cider Glazed Turkey (Sandra Lee) Recipe

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Cider Glazed Turkey (Sandra Lee)
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Directions:

  1. Brine:
  2. In a large pot with a lid that is big enough to fit the turkey, add all but 2 cups apple cider and bring to a boil over medium heat. Add the salt, 3 sprigs of thyme, 3 sprigs rosemary and stir to dissolve the salt. Remove from the heat, add 5 cups of ice, 6 cups water and stir. Put the turkey in the pot with the brine and hold it down so that the cavity fills with the brine. If the turkey is not completely submerged in the brine, add another 2 to 3 cups of water to the pot until covered. Cover the pot with a lid and refrigerate overnight or up to 24 hours.
  3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  4. Remove the turkey from the brine, rinse and pat dry. Arrange it, breast side up, in a roasting pan. Stuff the remaining thyme and the bunch of sage into the cavity and tuck the wings back underneath the bottom of the breast. Tie the legs together with a piece of butcher's twine.
  5. In a small bowl combine the canola oil, poultry seasoning and pepper. Brush the turkey liberally until completely coated. Put in the oven and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh registers 165 degrees F, about 2 1/2 to 3 hours. About 30 minutes before the turkey is done, liberally baste the bird with the cider glaze. Baste with the remaining glaze 2 more times at 10 minute intervals. Remove from the oven and let rest at least 15 minutes before carving. Transfer to a serving platter and serve.
  6. Glaze:
  7. In a small saucepan combine the reserved 2 cups of apple cider and 1/4 cup of brown sugar. Simmer until reduced to about 1/2 cup.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1302.03 Kcal (5451 kJ)
Calories from fat 185.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.56g 32%
Cholesterol 450.67mg 150%
Sodium 19937.67mg 831%
Potassium 3642.76mg 78%
Total Carbs 115.01g 38%
Sugars 58.73g 235%
Dietary Fiber 0.11g 0%
Protein 153.13g 306%
Vitamin C 4.8mg 8%
Iron 17.3mg 96%
Calcium 99.1mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 76.65 Kcal (321 kJ)
Calories from fat 10.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.21g 32%
Cholesterol 26.53mg 150%
Sodium 1173.66mg 831%
Potassium 214.44mg 78%
Total Carbs 6.77g 38%
Sugars 3.46g 235%
Dietary Fiber 0.01g 0%
Protein 9.01g 306%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 8%
Iron 1mg 96%
Calcium 5.8mg 10%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 27.7
    Points
  • 32
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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