Jennie - O Turkey Recipe of the Week - Apple Brined Whole Turkey

This week's Jennie - O Turkey Recipe of the Week is - Apple Brined Whole Turkey. Made with the JENNIE-O® All Natural Fresh Whole Turkey and Brined in a Apple Brine. You can find this recipe at the Jennie - O Turkey website along with all the other delicious and healthy recipes. Enjoy and Make the SWITCH!  https://www.jennieo.com/

Apple Brined Whole Turkey

INGREDIENTS

1 (12 to 18-pound) JENNIE-O® All Natural Fresh Whole Turkey
1 gallon cold water
4 cups apple cider
1¼ cups kosher salt
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 orange, cut in quarters
1 apple, cut in quarters
1 tablespoon whole allspice
6 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
4 sprigs fresh thyme leaves
2 sprigs fresh sage
2 dried bay leaves
2 teaspoons whole peppercorns

DIRECTIONS

1) NOTE: Do not brine a turkey if the turkey has been enhanced with a solution.

2) Rinse the turkey in cool water.
3) In clean container large enough to hold the turkey, mix water, apple cider, salt, brown sugar, orange, apple, allspice, clove, cinnamon stick, thyme, sage, bay leaves and peppercorn; stirring to dissolve salt.
4) Submerge turkey in brine solution. Cover and refrigerate 6 to 8 hours.
5) Remove the turkey from brine. Rinse thoroughly under a slow stream of cold water. Pat skin and cavities dry.
6) Cook whole bird as specified on the package. Roast until timer pops up and turkey is fully-cooked, 180°F as measured by a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh. ALWAYS confirm doneness with a meat thermometer. Juices should run clear. Let stand tented with foil 20 minutes before carving.

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