Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe

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Thanksgiving Turkey
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Directions:

  1. 2 - 3 days before roasting:.
  2. Combine the vegetable stock, salt, brown sugar, peppercorns, allspice , and ginger in a large stockpot over medium-high heat.
  3. Stir occasionally to dissolve solids and bring to a boil.
  4. Then remove the brine from the heat, cool to room temperature, and refrigerate.
  5. Early on the day or the night before you'd like to eat:.
  6. Combine the brine, water and ice in the 5-gallon bucket.
  7. Place the thawed turkey (with innards removed) breast side down in brine. If necessary, weigh down the bird to ensure it is fully immersed, cover, and refrigerate or set in cool area for 8 to 16 hours, turning the bird once half way through brining.
  8. Preheat electric roaster to 325 degrees F. Remove the bird from brine and rinse inside and out with cold water. Discard the brine.
  9. Place the bird on roasting rack inside the roaster and pat dry with paper towels.
  10. Roast the turkey until the internal thigh temperature is 160 degrees.
  11. Remove the turkey from the roaster and baste the turkey with the melted butter.
  12. Broil in oven on the lowest rack of the oven just until the turkey turns brown and the skin is crispy.
  13. Note: Turkey should be removed when the internal temperature of the internal thigh is 170 degrees. Remove from oven, cover, and let rest for 15 minutes until the internal temperature is 180 degrees.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2001.5 Kcal (8380 kJ)
Calories from fat 346.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38.53g 59%
Cholesterol 418.82mg 140%
Sodium 52335.63mg 2181%
Potassium 1288.6mg 27%
Total Carbs 234.54g 78%
Sugars 8.92g 36%
Dietary Fiber 0.06g 0%
Protein 124.79g 250%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 5.8mg 32%
Calcium 73mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 221.73 Kcal (928 kJ)
Calories from fat 38.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.27g 59%
Cholesterol 46.4mg 140%
Sodium 5797.74mg 2181%
Potassium 142.75mg 27%
Total Carbs 25.98g 78%
Sugars 0.99g 36%
Dietary Fiber 0.01g 0%
Protein 13.82g 250%
Iron 0.6mg 32%
Calcium 8.1mg 7%

* 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

  • 43.2
    Points
  • 47
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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