Herb Brined Creole Turkey Recipe

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Herb Brined Creole Turkey
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Ingredients
9
Count
Nutrition
164
Calories
Total time
900
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In a large stockpot, combine first 5 ingredients with 6 cups of the apple cider; bring to a boil over medium high heat.
  2. Reduce heat and simmer about 10 minutes to completely dissolve the sugar and salt; stir in remaining apple cider and let the mixture cool.
  3. Rinse the turkey well with cold water and place in a doubled oven bag (2 bags, one inside the other); pour cider mixture into the bag with the turkey and close securely.
  4. Marinate the turkey, in the refrigerator, for 12 to 24 hours, turning occasionally.
  5. Once marinated, remove turkey from bag and rinse well with cold water (discard liquid); pat dry with paper towels.
  6. Use your fingers to loosen the skin of the turkey being careful not to fully remove or tear; spread 1 tablespoon of the creole seasoning under the skin and another tablespoon of the seasoning in the cavity.
  7. Sprinkle the outside of the turkey with the remaining creole seasoning; let stand for 30 minutes at room temperature.
  8. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 325 degrees F making sure to leave enough room in the oven for the turkey (I usually have to remove one oven rack).
  9. Place the turkey on a roasting rack with the breast side up; brush with melted butter.
  10. Roast turkey until the thickest part of the thigh registers 180 degrees F on an internal meat thermometer, about 3 hours; loosely cover turkey with aluminum foil if it browns too quickly.
  11. Baste turkey with pan juices occasionally during the last hour of cooking; let stand 15 minutes before slicing.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 163.86 Kcal (686 kJ)
Calories from fat 33.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.69g 6%
Cholesterol 22.43mg 7%
Sodium 1305.18mg 54%
Potassium 245.53mg 5%
Total Carbs 28.52g 10%
Sugars 26.3g 105%
Dietary Fiber 0.16g 1%
Protein 5.14g 10%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 3%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 32.8mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 89.49 Kcal (375 kJ)
Calories from fat 18.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.02g 6%
Cholesterol 12.25mg 7%
Sodium 712.81mg 54%
Potassium 134.09mg 5%
Total Carbs 15.57g 10%
Sugars 14.37g 105%
Dietary Fiber 0.09g 1%
Protein 2.8g 10%
Vitamin C 1mg 3%
Iron 0.3mg 3%
Calcium 17.9mg 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.6
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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