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American Kitchen Classic Roasted Brined Turkey Recipe

American Kitchen Classic Roasted Brined Turkey Recipe

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American Kitchen Classic Roasted Brined Turkey

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Ingredients:

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table salt
1 (12 -14 lb) fresh turkey , rinsed thoroughly, giblets and neck reserved for gravy , if making
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Directions:

Dissolve 1 cup salt per gallon cold water for 4 to 6 hour brine or 1/2 cup salt per gallon cold water for 12 to 14 hour brine in large stockpot or clean bucket. Submerge turkey completely and refrigerate for predetermined amount of time.
Before removing turkey from brine, adjust oven rack to lowest position; heat oven to 400 degrees F. Line large V-rack with heavy-duty foil and use paring knife or skewer to poke 20 to 30 holes in foil; set V-rack in large roasting pan.
Remove turkey from brine and rinse well under cool running water. Pat dry inside and out with paper towels. Tuck tips of drumsticks into skin at tail to secure and tuck wing tips behind back. Brush turkey breast with 2 tablespoons butter. Set turkey breast side down on prepared V-rack and brush back of turkey with remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Roast 45 minutes.
Remove roasting pan with turkey from oven (close oven door to retain oven heat). Using clean potholders or kitchen towels, rotate turkey breast-side up. Continue to roast until thickest part of breast registers 165 degrees and thickest part of thigh registers 170 to 175 degrees on instant read thermometer, 50 to 60 minutes longer. Transfer turkey to carving board and let rest 30 minutes. Carve and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	104.67 Kcal (438 kJ)
Calories from fat	65.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.32g	11%
Cholesterol	44.86mg	15%
Sodium	51.42mg	2%
Potassium	102.95mg	2%
Protein	10.03g	20%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.5mg	3%
Calcium	6.4mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	205.11 Kcal (859 kJ)
Calories from fat	129.13 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.35g	11%
Cholesterol	87.92mg	15%
Sodium	100.76mg	2%
Potassium	201.74mg	2%
Protein	19.66g	20%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.9mg	3%
Calcium	12.4mg	1%

* 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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