Lauren's Apple Cider Roast Turkey Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Turkey Recipes. (Lauren's Apple Cider Roast Turkey Recipe). The most delicious turkey ever! The brine is well worth the extra time the night before; the result is a juicy, perfectly seasoned turkey. A brined turkey cooks 20-30 minutes faster; keep that in mind when consulting roasting charts. Enjoy!

Brief

Servings: 15

Yield: 1 whole turkey

Lauren's Apple Cider Roast Turkey Recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 pound) whole turkey

neck and giblets removed

1 ½ gallons water

1 gallon apple cider

1 ½ cups kosher salt

1 cup white sugar

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

¼ teaspoon dried thyme

¼ teaspoon poultry seasoning

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Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Rinse turkey inside and out with cold water; pat dry with paper towels.

Step 2

Mix water apple cider kosher salt and sugar in a large pot or 5-gallon food-grade bucket stirring to dissolve salt and sugar. Submerge the turkey in the brine cover the container and place in refrigerator 8 hours or overnight.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 4

Remove turkey from brine and discard used brine. Place turkey with breast side up into a roasting pan; pat turkey and cavity dry with paper towels. Loosen turkey skin over the breast and thighs with your fingers.

Step 5

Mix olive oil thyme and poultry seasoning in a small bowl. Rub the seasoned oil over the turkey and underneath the loosened skin. Cover turkey loosely with aluminum foil.

Step 6

Roast in the preheated oven until an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh not touching bone reads 165 to 175 degrees F (75 to 80 degrees C) 4 to 4 1/2 hours. Remove foil tent about 45 minutes before end of roasting time to let the skin brown. Let turkey rest 30 to 45 minutes before carving.

Nutritional Information

Lauren's Apple Cider Roast Turkey Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:15

Calories: 952.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 98.1g 196%

Carbohydrates: 48.6g 16%

Sugars: 43.9g

Fat: 37.7g 58%

Saturated Fat: 10.4g 52%

Cholesterol: 286.1mg 95%

Vitamin A Iu: 1.4IU

Niacin Equivalents: 35.6mg 274%

Vitamin B6: 1.4mg 89%

Folate: 24.5mcg 6%

Calcium: 102.9mg 10%

Iron: 6.3mg 35%

Magnesium: 91.1mg 33%

Potassium: 981.4mg 28%

Sodium: 9387.1mg 376%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 20%

Calories From Fat: 339.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.