Citrus-Scented Brined Turkey Recipe

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Citrus-Scented Brined Turkey
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  1. Mince five garlic cloves; halve the remaining garlic cloves and set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the apple juice, salt, brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, bay leaves and minced garlic. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until salt and sugar are dissolved. Remove from the heat. Add cold water to cool the brine to room temperature.
  2. Remove giblets from turkey and discard. Place a turkey-size oven roasting bag inside a second roasting bag; add turkey. Carefully pour cooled brine into bag. Squeeze out as much air as possible; seal bags and turn to coat. Place in a roasting pan. Refrigerate for 18-24 hours, turning several times.
  3. Drain and discard brine. Rinse turkey under cold water; pat dry. Place the lemon, orange, onion, thyme and reserved garlic in both cavities. Rub oil over skin. Skewer turkey openings; tie drumsticks together.
  4. Place turkey breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 4 to 4-1/2 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 160° (cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly). Let stand for 15 minutes before removing contents from cavities and carving the turkey. Yield: 12-14 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 884.81 Kcal (3705 kJ)
Calories from fat 296.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.94g 51%
Cholesterol 380.94mg 127%
Sodium 3166.37mg 132%
Potassium 1396.55mg 30%
Total Carbs 31.1g 10%
Sugars 27.42g 110%
Dietary Fiber 0.69g 3%
Protein 117.69g 235%
Vitamin C 58.2mg 97%
Iron 5.7mg 32%
Calcium 106.1mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 106.98 Kcal (448 kJ)
Calories from fat 35.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.98g 51%
Cholesterol 46.06mg 127%
Sodium 382.85mg 132%
Potassium 168.86mg 30%
Total Carbs 3.76g 10%
Sugars 3.32g 110%
Dietary Fiber 0.08g 3%
Protein 14.23g 235%
Vitamin C 7mg 97%
Iron 0.7mg 32%
Calcium 12.8mg 11%

* 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

  • 20.3
    Points
  • 23
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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