Bridget's Brined Turkey Recipe

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Bridget's Brined Turkey
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Directions:

  1. Combine water and seasonings in a CLEAN 5 gallon bucket.
  2. Place Turkey in bucket breast side down (if turkey is not totally covered add more water, if it floats weigh it down).
  3. Place in a cool place for a minimum of 6 hour but no longer than 24.
  4. Remove from the brine and pat dry.
  5. Spread butter all over the bird.
  6. Place on a rack in a roasting pan.
  7. Roast 350°F for 5 hours or so.
  8. During the last half hour crank the heat to 450°F.
  9. The turkey is done when the thigh meat reads 180°F on a probe thermometer.
  10. Remove from the oven and cover with foil and let rest for 20 minutes before carving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 555.89 Kcal (2327 kJ)
Calories from fat 302.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.58g 52%
Cholesterol 200.36mg 67%
Sodium 25868.13mg 1078%
Potassium 729.3mg 16%
Total Carbs 13.68g 5%
Sugars 0.97g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2.31g 9%
Protein 52.61g 105%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 3.4mg 19%
Calcium 172.7mg 17%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 44.9 Kcal (188 kJ)
Calories from fat 24.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.71g 52%
Cholesterol 16.18mg 67%
Sodium 2089.54mg 1078%
Potassium 58.91mg 16%
Total Carbs 1.1g 5%
Sugars 0.08g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.19g 9%
Protein 4.25g 105%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 4%
Iron 0.3mg 19%
Calcium 13.9mg 17%

* 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

  • 13.5
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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