Mean Chef's Maple Brine Recipe

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Mean Chef's Maple Brine
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Directions:

  1. Combine all ingredients in large stainless steel pot.
  2. Bring to simmer, remove from heat and cool completely Remove turkey neck and giblets.
  3. Rinse turkey well.
  4. Put turkey in cold brine.
  5. Use a stainless, plastic or other non-reactive container.
  6. Add water if brine doesn't cover bird.
  7. Refrigerate 2- 4 days, turning bird twice a day.
  8. To cook: remove turkey from brine, pat dry, brush with olive oil.
  9. Either grill or cook in oven.
  10. It is also advantageous to leave the dry turkey in the refrigerator for at least 4 hour or overnight, uncovered.
  11. This completely dries out the skin to insure a crisp finish.
  12. DO NOT stuff turkey.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 478.95 Kcal (2005 kJ)
Calories from fat 2.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.26g 0%
Sodium 7237.57mg 302%
Potassium 465.42mg 10%
Total Carbs 116g 39%
Sugars 108.78g 435%
Dietary Fiber 1.26g 5%
Protein 8.45g 17%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 4%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 182.2mg 18%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 68.08 Kcal (285 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.04g 0%
Sodium 1028.8mg 302%
Potassium 66.16mg 10%
Total Carbs 16.49g 39%
Sugars 15.46g 435%
Dietary Fiber 0.18g 5%
Protein 1.2g 17%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 4%
Iron 0.4mg 14%
Calcium 25.9mg 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.3
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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