Best Brined Turkey Recipe

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  1. In a large pot stir together the stock, water, brown sugar, salt, all spice, black pepper, cinnamon, and thyme Bring to a boil, turn to medium heat and let simmer for 5 minutes Remove from heat and cool completely, no cheating now!
  2. Place the turkey in a clean 5 gallon bucket and pour the brine over it Cover and let sit over night Flip the turkey in the morning, a few hours before cooking After the turkey is done in the brine, remove it from the brine and place it in its baking pan On a microwave safe plat, place the red, onions, cinnamon sticks, and thyme or rosemary Sprinkle with about 1/4 cup water and microwave on high for 7 minutes Place the apple, onions, cinnamon sticks, and thyme or rosemary inside the turkey Inject the turkey with the butter, optional Preheat oven to 500F, yes I know it's high, but trust me Cook the turkey for 30 minutes or until it is browned Cover with heavy duty foil and turn the oven down to 350F Bake for 2 1/2-3 hours more or until the turkey has reached an internal temperature of 161F.
  3. Remove turkey form the oven and allow to sit for 20 minutes or so before carving.
  4. **Youcan infuse the injection butter with garlic cloves, thyme, rosemary, pepper corns, or cinnamon sticks by just slowly melt it in a small sauce pan with one of those choices in it.
  5. Just remember to strain before injecting.
  6. Serving Suggestions: Mashed potatoes, corn, biscuits, corn bread, peas, or just bread.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2188.48 Kcal (9163 kJ)
Calories from fat 432.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 48.09g 74%
Cholesterol 497.06mg 166%
Sodium 52449.56mg 2185%
Potassium 1554.36mg 33%
Total Carbs 239.61g 80%
Sugars 11.52g 46%
Dietary Fiber 1.28g 5%
Protein 145.86g 292%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 7.1mg 39%
Calcium 133.8mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 161.49 Kcal (676 kJ)
Calories from fat 31.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.55g 74%
Cholesterol 36.68mg 166%
Sodium 3870.42mg 2185%
Potassium 114.7mg 33%
Total Carbs 17.68g 80%
Sugars 0.85g 46%
Dietary Fiber 0.09g 5%
Protein 10.76g 292%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 4%
Iron 0.5mg 39%
Calcium 9.9mg 13%

* 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

  • 47.5
    Points
  • 52
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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