Perfect Turkey (Brined) Recipe

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Perfect Turkey (Brined)
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Directions:

  1. Place the turkey in the bucket or large non-aluminum pasta pot big enough so that it can be submerged in liquid.
  2. Dissolve salt and brown sugar in the chicken stock, apple juice and white wine.
  3. Add the herbs and pour over the turkey.
  4. Add cold water until the turkey is completely submerged under liquid.
  5. If the bucket has a lid then cover it or use plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 24 hours prior to roasting.
  6. When ready to roast, remove turkey from the brine.
  7. Discard the brine- do not use it to make gravy.
  8. Pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
  9. Stuff the turkey if you wish.
  10. Brush with oil or melted butter season with seasoning salt and roast in the usual manner.
  11. Boil up the neck and make the gravy from the stock.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 757.3 Kcal (3171 kJ)
Calories from fat 98.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.92g 17%
Cholesterol 288.43mg 96%
Sodium 4969.05mg 207%
Potassium 2061.85mg 44%
Total Carbs 50.53g 17%
Sugars 16.1g 64%
Dietary Fiber 0.15g 1%
Protein 98g 196%
Vitamin C 19.5mg 32%
Iron 11.2mg 62%
Calcium 29mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 115.6 Kcal (484 kJ)
Calories from fat 15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.67g 17%
Cholesterol 44.03mg 96%
Sodium 758.49mg 207%
Potassium 314.72mg 44%
Total Carbs 7.71g 17%
Sugars 2.46g 64%
Dietary Fiber 0.02g 1%
Protein 14.96g 196%
Vitamin C 3mg 32%
Iron 1.7mg 62%
Calcium 4.4mg 3%

* 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

  • 16
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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