Golden Roasted Turkey

Golden Roasted Turkey is a main course that serves 14. One portion of this dish contains approximately 150g of protein, 40g of fat, and a total of 1038 calories. For $3.6 per serving, this recipe covers 43% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have turkey, water, whole allspice, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. This recipe from Taste of Home has 307 fans. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. It is perfect for Thanksgiving. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 3 hours and 25 minutes. Overall, this recipe earns an excellent spoonacular score of 94%. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Ricotta Pancakes with Roasted Golden Delicious Apples and Roasted Prosciutto, Golden Apricot-Glazed Turkey Breast, and Turkey Breast Stuffed with Sausage, Fennel, and Golden Raisins.

Servings: 14

Preparation duration: 40 minutes

Cooking duration: 165 minutes

 

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Directions In a stockpot, combine the first six ingredients. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir until salt and brown sugar are dissolved. Remove from the heat. Add the cold water to cool the brine to room temperature. Place a turkey-size oven roasting bag inside a second roasting bag; add turkey. Carefully pour cooled brine into bag. Squeeze out as much air as possible; seal bags and turn to coat. Place in a roasting pan. Refrigerate for 18-24 hours, turning occasionally. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the water, apple, onion and cinnamon. Microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until apples are tender; drain water. Drain and discard brine. Rinse turkey under cold water; pat dry. Place cooked apple mixture, rosemary and sage in turkey cavity. Skewer turkey openings; tie drumsticks together. Place turkey breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Rub with oil and pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 2-3/4 to 3-1/4 hours or until a thermometer reads 180°. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.) Cover and let stand for 15 minutes before carving; discard apple mixture and herbs. Yield: 14 servings. Originally published as Golden Roasted Turkey in Taste of Home Christmas AnnualAnnual 2010, p29 Nutritional Facts 10 ounces cooked turkey equals 538 calories, 25 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 245 mg cholesterol, 240 mg sodium, trace carbohydrate, trace fiber, 72 g protein. Print Add to Recipe Box Email a Friend

 

Step by step:

1. In a stockpot, combine the first six ingredients. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir until salt and brown sugar are dissolved.

2. Remove from the heat.

3. Add the cold water to cool the brine to room temperature.

4. Place a turkey-size oven roasting bag inside a second roasting bag; add turkey. Carefully pour cooled brine into bag. Squeeze out as much air as possible; seal bags and turn to coat.

5. Place in a roasting pan. Refrigerate for 18-24 hours, turning occasionally.

6. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the water, apple, onion and cinnamon. Microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until apples are tender; drain water.

7. Drain and discard brine. Rinse turkey under cold water; pat dry.

8. Place cooked apple mixture, rosemary and sage in turkey cavity. Skewer turkey openings; tie drumsticks together.

9. Place turkey breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Rub with oil and pepper.

10. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 2-3/4 to 3-1/4 hours or until a thermometer reads 180°. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.) Cover and let stand for 15 minutes before carving; discard apple mixture and herbs.

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