Roast Brined Turkey Recipe

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Roast Brined Turkey
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Directions:

  1. In a container large enough to hold the turkey and brine combine all ingredients except the water, turkey and clarified butter.
  2. In a saucepan bring water to a boil and add to container, stirring to dissolve salt and sugar. Let cool until cold.
  3. Add turkey to brine so that it is completely submerged, cover, and chill for 48 hours. (A large NEW mop-bucket or Rubbermaid container works great for this.) If turkey is not completely submerged, turn it several times during the 48 hours.
  4. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Drain the turkey, pat it dry, and truss. Transfer the turkey to a roasting pan fitted with a rack.
  5. Rinse a double thickness of cheesecloth in cold water and squeeze out excess moisture. Dip in clarified butter and arrange over the turkey.
  6. Roast the turkey, basting it frequently with any remaining clarified butter and the pan juices, for 3 to 4 hours, or until a meat thermometer inserted in the thigh joint registers 150 degrees F and the juices run clear.
  7. Let rest, covered loosely with foil, for 30 minutes before carving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 495.7 Kcal (2075 kJ)
Calories from fat 242.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.93g 41%
Cholesterol 93.65mg 31%
Sodium 3257.84mg 136%
Potassium 149.29mg 3%
Total Carbs 55.83g 19%
Sugars 53.42g 214%
Dietary Fiber 0.69g 3%
Protein 10.4g 21%
Vitamin C 7.4mg 12%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 97.1mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 54.91 Kcal (230 kJ)
Calories from fat 26.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.98g 41%
Cholesterol 10.37mg 31%
Sodium 360.85mg 136%
Potassium 16.54mg 3%
Total Carbs 6.18g 19%
Sugars 5.92g 214%
Dietary Fiber 0.08g 3%
Protein 1.15g 21%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 12%
Iron 0.1mg 5%
Calcium 10.8mg 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

  • 12
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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