Brined Maple Turkey with Cream Gravy Recipe

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Brined Maple Turkey with Cream Gravy
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Ingredients
21
Count
Nutrition
187
Calories
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. To prepare brine, combine first 6 ingredients in a large stockpot, stirring until salt dissolves.
  2. To prepare turkey, remove and reserve giblets and neck from turkey. Rinse turkey with cold water; pat dry. Trim excess fat. Add turkey to pot, turning to coat. Cover and refrigerate 24 hours, turning occasionally.
  3. Preheat oven to 375°.
  4. Bring cola and 1/2 cup syrup to a boil in a small saucepan; cook 1 minute.
  5. Combine thyme, sage, seasoning, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Remove turkey from brine, discarding brine; pat dry. Starting at neck cavity, loosen skin from breast and drumsticks by inserting fingers, gently pushing between skin and meat. Rub thyme mixture under loosened skin; sprinkle inside body cavity. Place 4 garlic cloves and onions in body cavity. Tie ends of legs together with twine. Lift wing tips up and over back; tuck under turkey.
  6. Place turkey on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Insert a meat thermometer into meaty part of a thigh, making sure not to touch bone. Bake at 375° for 45 minutes. Pour cola mixture over turkey; cover with foil. Bake an additional 1 hour and 45 minutes or until thermometer registers 180°. Remove turkey from pan, reserving drippings for gravy. Place turkey on a platter. Cover loosely with foil; let stand 10 minutes. Remove twine. Discard skin.
  7. To prepare gravy, while turkey bakes, combine reserved giblet and neck and the broth in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes. Strain mixture through a colander into a bowl, discarding solids.
  8. Place a zip-top plastic bag inside a 2-cup glass measure. Pour pan drippings into bag; let stand 10 minutes (fat will rise to the top).
  9. Seal bag; carefully snip off 1 bottom corner of bag. Drain drippings into broiler pan, stopping before fat layer reaches opening; discard fat. Add broth mixture. Place broiler pan on stovetop over medium heat, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Combine milk and cornstarch in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk; add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  10. Strain gravy through a sieve into a bowl. Discard solids. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 186.72 Kcal (782 kJ)
Calories from fat 26.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.89g 4%
Cholesterol 22.08mg 7%
Sodium 1963.65mg 82%
Potassium 303.16mg 6%
Total Carbs 32.52g 11%
Sugars 26.62g 106%
Dietary Fiber 0.78g 3%
Protein 8.19g 16%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 9%
Iron 1.2mg 6%
Calcium 144.3mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 23.92 Kcal (100 kJ)
Calories from fat 3.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.37g 4%
Cholesterol 2.83mg 7%
Sodium 251.6mg 82%
Potassium 38.84mg 6%
Total Carbs 4.17g 11%
Sugars 3.41g 106%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g 3%
Protein 1.05g 16%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 9%
Iron 0.1mg 6%
Calcium 18.5mg 14%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.8
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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